Updated 16 minutes ago
October 25, 2026, 19:04
LONDON — The second major storm to strike the United Kingdom this weekend brought severe winds, widespread travel disruptions, and power outages to Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England on Sunday.
The Met Office, the UK’s national weather agency, warned that Storm Boelo poses a danger to life from flying debris and crashing waves, urging residents in affected areas to stay indoors as much as possible.
Wind gusts peaked at 84 mph (135 kph) in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, according to forecasters. An amber wind warning—the Met Office’s second-highest alert level—remained in effect across Scotland and northern England through late Sunday, accompanied by flood warnings.
Transportation networks across the region experienced significant delays and cancellations. Airports, ferries, railways, and major roads reported disruptions, while power outages left approximately 82,000 households without electricity.
Storm Boelo, pronounced “Boo-Loh,” arrived just days after Storm Austen battered southern England on Friday. The Met Office has named storms alphabetically since 2015 to help the public prepare for severe weather events.
As the storm system moved eastward into continental Europe, strong winds began impacting the Netherlands, prompting Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to warn of flight cancellations and delays. High winds and heavy rain were also forecast for Denmark, Norway, and parts of Sweden, leading to ferry cancellations, suspended train services on certain Swedish lines, and restrictions on trailers crossing Denmark’s Great Belt Bridge.