Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the North East this weekend. Yellow and amber weather warnings have been issued across the region, with Northumberland under the amber warning, indicating a high chance of significant impact, travel disruption, and a possibility of danger to life.
Events across the region have been cancelled ahead of the storm. The first named storm, Storm Austen, has already affected the South of the UK with gusts exceeding 100mph, and now the North is bracing for its own storm.
Newcastle Saturday Forecast
For Newcastle on Saturday, October 24, the Met Office predicts a day starting clear and turning wet by late morning. From 11am, light rain begins with a 70% chance of precipitation, intensifying to heavy rain by 2pm with over a 95% chance. Gusts build from 26mph at 11am to a peak of 49mph by 11pm. Temperatures range from 5°C in the early morning to a high of 11°C by 6pm.
Newcastle Sunday Forecast
Sunday, October 25, brings the strongest winds, with gusts reaching 64mph between 3am and 6am. Heavy showers are expected overnight, easing to light showers through the morning. By afternoon, sunny intervals appear with a 50% chance of precipitation at 1pm, and winds gradually decrease to 38mph by 11pm. Temperatures remain steady around 9-10°C throughout the day.
Impact and Warnings
The Met Office has issued warnings across the North East, with the amber warning for Northumberland highlighting the potential for significant disruption. Travel is likely to be affected, and there is a risk to life. The forecast indicates the storm's impact will be most severe overnight into Sunday, with the highest gusts and persistent heavy rain.
