Met Office issues 24-hour 'danger to life' warning for 34 areas as Storm Boelo to hit

Met Office issues 24-hour 'danger to life' warning for 34 areas as Storm Boelo to hit Storm Boelo's strongest winds are to hit this weekend. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments By Rebecca Robinson 10:14, Fri, Oct 23, 2026 Updated: 10:31, Fri, Oct 23, 2026 (file picture) Storm Boelo is to hit this weekend (Image: Getty) The Met Office has issued a rare amber warning for wind. The alert covers areas of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland from 9pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday as strong winds from Storm Boelo batter the country . Flying debris, power cuts, damage to buildings, and travel disruptions are all expected as the Met Office warns of a "danger to life". It said: "Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life. There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT "Some damage to buildings and trees, such as tiles blown from roofs and large branches or trees blown over, is likely. Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected "Some roads and bridges likely to close. Injuries and danger to life are likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties." Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . Storm Boelo is expected to bring wind gusts of 70mph for most of the affected areas, with speeds of up to 80mph in coastal areas. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Storm Austen LIVE: Horror map shows huge 80mph gales smashing UK Met Office urges homes in 52 areas to gather torches and batteries by Saturday Strong winds and heavy rain are forecast. (Image: Getty) The strongest winds are forecast to start in western Scotland and the north of Northern Ireland on Saturday evening before spreading eastwards overnight and into Sunday. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Heavy rain and frequent showers are also due to batter the affected areas before the extreme weather gradually eases from the west through Sunday. The Met Office advised against driving in these conditions and to stay inside as much as possible. It said: "Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users. "If you must drive, you can do this more safely by taking the following actions; drive slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, be aware of high-sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads and be cautious when overtaking, and give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries, and buses more room than usual. "Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees. "In advance of high winds, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences." Regions and local authorities affected: Central, Tayside & Fife Angus Clackmannanshire Dundee Falkirk Fife Perth and Kinross Stirling Grampian Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Moray Highlands & Eilean Siar Na h-Eileanan Siar Highland North East England Northumberland North West England Cumbria Northern Ireland County Antrim County Londonderry Strathclyde Argyll and Bute East Ayrshire East Dunbartonshire East Renfrewshire Glasgow Inverclyde North Ayrshire North Lanarkshire Renfrewshire South Ayrshire South Lanarkshire West Dunbartonshire SW Scotland, Lothian Borders Dumfries and Galloway East Lothian Edinburgh Midlothian Council Scottish Borders West Lothian Met Office weather warnings Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments