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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Met Office issues fresh weather warnings as Storm Boelo closes in

  • The Met Office has issued "danger to life" weather warnings across parts of the UK as Storm Boelo arrives.
  • Storm Boelo immediately follows Storm Austen, which left thousands of homes without power in Cornwall and caused school closures on Friday.
  • Amber wind warnings have been issued for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England, with gusts expected to reach up to 80mph in coastal areas.
  • Yellow rain warnings cover Wales and parts of England, with three flood warnings and 14 flood alerts currently active across England.
  • Met Office deputy chief forecaster Mark Sidaway warned that widespread gusts of 50-60mph and heavy rain could cause significant disruption.

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