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Allingham, P. (2026, October 25). More than 82,000 without power as Storm Boelo batters UK with 84mph gusts. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/environment/met-office-northern-ireland-scotland-carlisle-isles-of-scilly-b1302259.html
Allingham, Pol. “More than 82,000 without power as Storm Boelo batters UK with 84mph gusts.” Evening Standard, 25 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/environment/met-office-northern-ireland-scotland-carlisle-isles-of-scilly-b1302259.html.
Allingham, Pol. “More than 82,000 without power as Storm Boelo batters UK with 84mph gusts.” Evening Standard, October 25, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/environment/met-office-northern-ireland-scotland-carlisle-isles-of-scilly-b1302259.html.
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The UK experienced its second named storm, Storm Boelo, which hit on October 24-25, 2026, following Storm Austen earlier that week. Strong winds of up to 84mph caused widespread disruptions, including over 82,000 homes without power and major travel delays across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England. The Met Office issued amber wind warnings for exposed coastal areas where gusts reached 80-82mph in places like the Inner Hebrides and North Ayrshire. Airports such as Heathrow and Gatwick saw numerous flight cancellations, with over 100 flights grounded nationwide. Additionally, storm-related power outages affected critical infrastructure and led to event cancellations, including London's annual Diwali celebrations due to safety concerns from severe weather conditions.
