Storm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK
Met Office reports gusts of 80mph in exposed coastal spots and advises people in affected areas to stay indoors Strong winds have battered Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern E
By The Guardian
Storm Boelo brought strong winds to Scotland, Northern Ireland and the far north of England overnight, with gusts of 60-70mph widely recorded in areas covered by amber warnings.
The Met Office said gusts could reach 80mph in exposed coastal locations. The strongest winds were expected to begin in western Scotland and the far north of Northern Ireland before spreading eastwards through Sunday.
An amber wind warning for Scotland and the north of England down to Carlisle came into force at 9pm on Saturday and was due to remain in place until 9pm on Sunday. A separate amber warning covered north-east Northern Ireland until 10am on Sunday.
Yellow wind warnings extended further across northern parts of the UK, including areas of England and North Wales, while a yellow warning covered Northern Ireland.
Forecasters warned of possible danger from flying debris and crashing waves, and advised people in the worst-affected areas to stay indoors where possible.
The storm was the second named storm in two days, following Storm Austen, which brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.
The Met Office also warned that transport could be disrupted, with possible cancellations, longer journey times and restrictions on exposed routes.