Storm Boelo latest: Weather warnings issued for 80mph winds after Storm Austen leaves hundreds without power

Storm Boelo latest: Weather warnings issued for 80mph winds after Storm Austen leaves hundreds without power Two amber ‘danger to life’ warnings are in place and several yellow warnings as Storm Boela hits the UK - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Weather warnings have been issued for most of the UK today as Storm Boela sweeps in, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. The second storm of the season hurtled towards the country immediately after Storm Austen unleashed havoc on Friday, leaving thousands of home without power in Cornwall and causing schools to close. On Saturday, the Met Office has issued amber “danger to life” warnings for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England as widespread gusts up to 70mph are forecast, rising to 80mph in coastal locations. The Met Office also expanded one of its yellow weather warnings today and introduced a second amber warning covering parts of Northern Ireland, as well as a fresh yellow rain warning for Wales and parts of England. Met Office deputy chief forecaster, Mark Sidaway, said: “There are a number of severe weather warnings issued for Storm Boelo, including an amber warning for all of mainland Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the very far north of England. Gusts could reach up to 80mph in places. More widely gusts will still reach 50-60mph and spells of heavy rain could also lead to some impacts.” There are currently three flood warnings and 14 flood alerts are in place across England. Windy weekend in store for the UK A windy weekend is in store for the UK, the Met Office has warned. Weather warnings issued for most of UK as Storm Boela grips the country Weather warnings have been issued for most of the UK today as Storm Boela sweeps in, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. The second storm of the season hurtled towards the country immediately after Storm Austen unleashed havoc on Friday, leaving thousands of home without power in Cornwall and causing schools to close. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments