Storm Boelo chaos as 6 ‘act now’ flood warnings issued across UK - full list

Storm Boelo chaos as 6 ‘act now’ flood warnings issued across UK - full list Turbulent weather from Storm Boelo is continuing to hit the UK and Brits are being urged to be prepared. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments By Toby Codd 17:46, Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Updated: 17:47, Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Flood warnings have been issued. (Image: Getty) Met Office latest as Storm Boelo triggers Amber warning for parts of UK Storm Boelo has wreaked havoc across the UK on Saturday (October 24) with a number of flood warnings in place. The second named storm of the autumn has battered the country with heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 80mph. It has left thousands of homes without power, widespread travel disruption, and the cancellation of major events including the Eryri National Park marathon in north Wales. Meanwhile, the Environment Agency (EA) has issued six "act now" flood warnings in the north west of England. The agency is urging residents in the affected areas to avoid low-lying roads and "start acting on your flood plan if you have one". Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT A regularly updated map shows flood warnings for New Brighton, a seaside resort in the Wallasey suburb of Merseyside, and Astley Bridge in Greater Manchester. There are four other warnings across the Cumbrian coastline, stretching from Saltcoats to Port Carlisle. The EA says: "High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding this evening." It adds: "Flooding is possible due to high tides and strong winds from Storm Boelo." Residents are urged to avoid seafronts and harbours due to wave overtopping and spray containing debris. They should also stay away from coastal roads, footpaths and car parks due to the ongoing risk of flooding. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The EA has also issued a number of other "be prepared" flood warnings across the rest of the UK, including in the North West, the Midlands, and the South West. Warnings are also in place on the south coast and the EA says officials are continuing to monitor the situation. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The EA has issued "act now" flood warnings. (Image: Environment Agency) Brits warned 'avoid three UK spots' if WW3 erupts as Army chief says 'prepare for war' Jeremy Clarkson issues brutal 4-word verdict on Andy Burnham as Prime Minister 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 . The Met Office is forecasting further strong winds and rain from Storm Boelo on Saturday evening and into Sunday morning. The forecaster has issued two amber wind warnings, in place until 10am and 9pm on Sunday, as well as two yellow wind warnings and one yellow rain warning. On the first amber wind warning, which covers the County Antrim and County Londonderry parts of Northern Ireland until 10am, the Met Office says: "Very strong westerly winds associated with Storm Boelo are expected with fairly widespread gusts of 60 to 70 mph and gusts to 80 mph in exposed coastal areas. "While strong winds are expected across a wider area with a yellow warning in force, there is higher confidence in impacts and disruption taking place within this amber warning area. The winds will gradually ease from the west during Sunday morning." Storm Boelo has battered the UK. (Image: ADAM VAUGHAN/EPA/Shutterstock) Meanwhile, the second amber warning, covering Scotland and parts of northern England until 9pm on Sunday, states: "Very strong westerly winds associated with Storm Boelo are expected to bring fairly widespread gusts of 60 to 70 mph and gusts to 80 mph in exposed coastal areas. "The strongest winds will initially affect western Scotland on Saturday evening, spreading eastwards overnight and through Sunday. High winds will be accompanied by periods of heavy rain and frequent showers. Whilst high winds are expected across a wider area with a yellow warning in force, there is a higher confidence in impacts and disruption taking place within this amber warning area. The winds will gradually ease from the southwest through Sunday." Storm Boelo is dominating the weather story this evening ⚠️Widely wet and very windy, with damaging gusts likely across the north of the UK 🍃 https://t.co/qS5HmOwuKl — Met Office (@metoffice) October 24, 2026 Full list of "act now" warnings Irish Sea at New Brighton Lee's Bridge at Astley Bridge Central Cumbrian coastline from St Bees Head to Haverigg, along the coast from North Head to Haverigg Cumbrian coastline from Silloth to St Bees, between Allonby and Whitehaven Cumbrian coastline from Silloth to St Bees including Maryport, Flimby, Workington and Whitehaven Cumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth including Port Carlisle, Skinburness and Rockcliffe Environment Agency weather warnings Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments