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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent

Storm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK

Waves crash over the promenade during Storm Boelo on Sunday in Largs, Scotland
Waves crash over the promenade during Storm Boelo on Sunday in Largs, Scotland Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Strong winds have battered Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England overnight as Storm Boelo hit the UK.

It was the second named storm in as many days, after Storm Austen brought strong winds to parts of the UK on Friday. The Met Office said wind speeds reached 60-70mph, affecting areas in an amber warning zone that came into force at 9pm on Saturday.

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