Two storms in two days as Austen and Boelo target UK
The UK Met Office has issued multiple wind warnings as two consecutive storms, Austen and Boelo, are set to impact the country. High winds are expected to cause travel disruption, power outages, and potential structural damage across the UK and parts of Europe.
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Image source, Reuters By Chris Fawkes Lead Weather Presenter Published 24 minutes ago The Met Office have named a new storm, Boelo, which is set to bring another round of stormy weather to the UK over the weekend.
Amber wind warnings have been issued by the Met Office with gusts expected to reach 70-80mph (110-130km/h) in western Scotland with some disruption likely.
Storm Boelo will be hot on the heels of Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season.
Storm Austen is expected to bring strong winds to south-west England during Friday morning.
The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning for Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Plymouth and parts of Devon valid between 1am and 10am on Friday.
Gusts of wind will widely reach 60-70mph, and perhaps 80mph in exposed locations.
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