UK's second storm of the season named as 53 areas issued 'danger to life' warning

UK's second storm of the season named as 53 areas issued 'danger to life' warning Flying debris and large waves could pose a risk to people's lives. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments By Lauran O'Toole 11:17, Thu, Oct 22, 2026 Updated: 11:47, Thu, Oct 22, 2026 (file picture) The second storm of the season in the UK has been named (Image: Getty) The Met Office has named the second storm of the season , and is set to hit the UK this weekend. Storm Boelo is bringing a very windy spell on Saturday, with some disruption possible across parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England. The yellow wind weather warning comes into place at 6pm on Saturday. It will run for 27 hours until 9pm on Sunday. A spell of strong westerly winds could see gusts hit 80mph over some coastal or exposed areas, while gusts of 50-60 mph are expected more widely. When Boelo hits, it will bring " strong winds and heavy rain across the UK on Saturday". It will hit Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England the hardest. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT A Met Office spokesperson said: "Strong westerly winds will spread across northern parts of the UK during Saturday evening. Very windy conditions will persist overnight and through much of Sunday before gradually easing from the southwest later." Strong winds will be combined with spells of heavy rain, these most frequent over western Scotland. The weather agency says this warning has a medium likelihood of 25-50% and will have a significant impact. 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 has warned that power cuts could occur, potentially disrupting other services, including mobile phone coverage. Residents in areas covered by the weather warning have been advised to prepare by gathering essential supplies, including torches, batteries and portable phone chargers. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The Met Office has named #StormBoeloThe storm is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain across the UK on SaturdayThe strongest winds will be across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern EnglandStay #WeatherAware ⚠️ https://t.co/qIY3h8ZjiN — Met Office (@metoffice) October 22, 2026 They have also been urged to take precautions to protect their property and minimise the risk of injury during the severe weather. Brits are also advised to check road conditions before driving, as well as bus and train timetables, to minimise disruption and amend their travel plans if necessary. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Those along the coast should be aware of large waves, the Met Office warned. People walking near cliffs should take care, ensure they know their route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, people should call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Boelo's arrival comes less than 48 hours after the announcement of the first named storm, Austen, which is set to hit on Friday. Storm Austen has triggered an amber “danger to life” warning for winds of up to 80mph in parts of south-west England. Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Chris Bulmer, said Storm Boelo will affect "the opposite end of the country to Storm Austen", as strong winds and heavy rain create "an impactful weekend of weather". Boelo will bring strong winds to Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England (Image: Met Office) Regions and local authorities affected by the warning: 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 Darlington Durham Gateshead Hartlepool Middlesbrough Newcastle upon Tyne North Tyneside Northumberland Redcar and Cleveland South Tyneside Stockton-on-Tees Sunderland North West England Blackpool Cumbria Lancashire Orkney & Shetland Orkney Islands 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 Yorkshire & Humber North Yorkshire Met Office weather warnings Northern Ireland Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments