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Storm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK

The Guardian World Sunday 25 October 2026, 10:03 UTC By Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent 1 min read
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Met Office reports gusts of 80mph in exposed coastal spots and advises people in affected areas to stay indoorsStrong winds have battered Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England overnight, as Storm Boelo hit the UK.It was the second named storm in as many days, after Storm Austen brought strong winds to parts of the UK on Friday. The Met Office said wind speeds reached 60-70mph, affecting areas in the amber warning zone, which came into force at 9pm on Saturday.

Met Office reports gusts of 80mph in exposed coastal spots and advises people in affected areas to stay indoors

Strong winds have battered Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England overnight, as Storm Boelo hit the UK.

It was the second named storm in as many days, after Storm Austen brought strong winds to parts of the UK on Friday. The Met Office said wind speeds reached 60-70mph, affecting areas in the amber warning zone, which came into force at 9pm on Saturday.

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