Storm Boelo latest: Thousands without power and hundreds of flights cancelled as 80mph winds batter UK

Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Storm Boelo leaves Scottish high street under floodwater Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Thousands of homes in the UK are without power, more than 1,500 flights have been delayed, and train services have been disrupted after Storm Boelo hit the UK with winds of more than 80mph, triggering “danger to life” weather warnings. The National Grid, SSEN and SP Electricity North West’s live maps and trackers show that thousands of houses are affected by power cuts, while flights to and from major UK airports have been disrupted amid severe weather conditions. The Met Office issued amber weather warnings for parts of the north of England , Scotland and the north-east of Northern Ireland on Saturday night. Winds peaked overnight with gusts of 60-70mph affecting areas in the warning zones, including Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England, while gusts topped at more than 80mph in exposed coastal spots. The island of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides experienced 82mph winds at about 4am on Sunday, according to the Met Office. Scotland’s environmental watchdog issued 29 flood warnings and 11 less severe flood alerts as Storm Boelo brought heavy rain and powerful winds to the country. Key Points Amber warning in force as Storm Boelo brings 80mph gusts to parts of UK 82,000 properties without power across UK List of train operators impacted on Sunday Town centre flooded as storm hits Where strong gales and rain will hit UK today In full - Storm Boelo mapped: Where strong gales and rain will hit UK today Storm Boelo mapped: Where strong gales and rain will hit UK today Met Office issues two amber ‘danger to life’ warnings as more strong gales to hit the UK Daniel Haygarth 25 October 2026 11:47 82,000 properties without power across UK More than 82,000 properties are without power as Storm Boelo continues to batter northern parts of the UK with gusts reaching 84mph. An amber wind warning remains in place until 9pm, having activated hours after the first named storm of the season petered out from the south west. On Sunday morning, winds gusts peaked at 84mph in Argyll and Bute, 83mph in Snowdonia and 82mph in the Inner Hebrides, the Met Office said. Engineers battling severe weather have reconnected 344,900 customers to power but 82,6000 are still disconnected, Energy Networks Association said at about the same time. Daniel Haygarth 25 October 2026 11:44 'Storm Boelo continues to bring disruptive winds in the north', Met Office says Dan Haygarth 25 October 2026 11:39 Watch: Storm Boelo leaves Scottish high street under floodwater Storm Boelo leaves Scottish high street under floodwater Dan Haygarth 25 October 2026 11:11 Flights in and out of Dublin cancelled on Sunday Dan Haygarth 25 October 2026 11:03 Dover to Calais services cancelled due to weather Dan Haygarth 25 October 2026 10:32 Liverpool to Manchester railway line blocked by fallen tree Customers encouraged not to travel due to a tree blocking the line. Dan Haygarth 25 October 2026 10:05 In pictures: Storm leaves its mark The A82 blocked at Dumbuck Quarry due to flooding caused by storm Boelo ( Getty ) Waves crash over the promenade in Largs ( Getty ) Police road closure on the A78 near Skelmorlie after Storm Boelo passed through the area ( PA ) Flood water on the A8 in Inverclyde after Storm Boelo passed through the area. ( PA Wire ) Dan Haygarth 25 October 2026 09:54 Ferries from Belfast cancelled Stena Line ferry sailings from Belfast to Cairnryan and Liverpool on Sunday morning have been cancelled. A message on its website says: “This sailing is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. You can amend your booking online to an alternative sailing or route without any change fee or fare difference applied. “Please take care when amending as we may not be able to fulfil all aspects of your booking such as Cabins, Stena Plus and Pets on other departures.” Dan Haygarth 25 October 2026 09:48 Several A roads closed In a series of updates on social media, Traffic Scotland said several A roads remain closed in some areas on Sunday morning, including: – The A1 motorway is closed in both directions at Ayton due to power cables on the carriageway; – The A75 between Collin and Carrutherstown is closed in both directions due to fallen trees; – The A82 at the Bridge of Orchy is closed in both directions due to fallen trees; – The A78 Shore Road in Skelmorlie is closed in both directions due to damage to the road surface; – The A85 at Achnacloich is partially blocked in both directions; The A83 is closed in both directions at Inveraray due to a fallen tree. Other A roads, including: the A84 at Runacraig; the A87 at Breakish; A726 at Righead Roundabout; and the A76 at Drumlanrig were closed overnight due to fallen trees, but were reopened by 8am on Sunday morning. A social media post from Traffic Scotland said: “Several trees have fallen across the trunk roads in Scotland overnight due to Storm Boelo. “Teams are working hard to deal with these incidents as quickly and effectively as possible. Check your route to avoid disruption on the roads today.” Dan Haygarth 25 October 2026 09:22 Newer 1 / 5 Older