Storm Boelo, the UK's second named storm of the season, is set to batter northern regions this weekend with widespread gusts of 50–60mph and up to 80mph in exposed coastal areas, according to the Met Office.
Following closely behind Storm Austen, the Met Office has officially named Storm Boelo, confirming it is pronounced Boo-loh. Weather warnings will begin at 6pm on Saturday and remain active through Sunday, with 53 areas across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England expected to face harsh conditions.
Peak Winds and Warnings
Forecasts indicate widespread gusts of 50–60mph, reaching up to 80mph in exposed coastal areas. Weather maps show peak 80mph winds are expected around 6pm on Saturday.
With severe power disruption likely to affect electricity and mobile phone coverage, officials urge households to gather torches and batteries to prepare ahead of Saturday's storm.
Storm Austen Hits the South First
While Storm Boelo impacts northern regions over the weekend, Storm Austen hits first in the south on Friday, causing travel disruptions and forcing several schools to close across Cornwall and Devon.
