Second named storm of the year, Storm Boelo, to follow Storm Austen this weekend
Ireland is bracing for Storm Boelo, which is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds this weekend following the impact of Storm Austen. Met Éireann is preparing to issue weather warnings as the country faces consecutive storm systems.
Why it matters
Consecutive severe weather events pose significant risks to public safety, infrastructure, and transportation networks across the UK and Ireland.
Met Éireann said Storm Boelo will bring strong winds to the north and west of the country, as well as heavy rain. Picture: Chani Anderson.
Rachel Lysaght Met Éireann is preparing to issue another set of weather warnings as the second named storm of the year, Storm Boelo, is predicted to impact Ireland this weekend.
The UK Met Office announced this afternoon that Storm Boelo will follow shortly after the first named storm of the year, Storm Austen , bringing further bouts of intense rainfall and strong winds.
The storm will mainly impact England, Scotland and Northern Ireland before tracking across the northwest of Ireland on Saturday morning.
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