Fresh warnings issued as third storm targets Scotland with 'danger to life' winds, after two storms left two dead
A Jet2 aircraft on the runway at Birmingham Airport during Storm Boelo. Storms Boelo and Austen together cut power to 838,700 UK properties over the weekend.Rain falling across the entire United Kingdom as Storm Boelo bombs out over the North Atlantic, the storm that — combined with Austen — knocked out power to 838,700 UK properties over the weekend.
New weather warnings are in place across the UK as a third storm system approaches, bringing forecast gusts of 70-85mph to the Hebrides, with the Met Office cautioning about large waves and flying debris. Storm Boelo claimed the lives of a man in his 20s in Finchley and a 60-year-old in Dumfries and Galloway, both killed by falling trees. By 8am on Monday, 39,000 customers remained without power. The approaching system is as yet unnamed, but Chloe is next on the list.
Storms Austen and Boelo left 838,700 properties without power during their passage.
In Aberdeenshire, 13 primary schools closed due to power outages, as did Ellon Academy.
A falling tree struck two women in Aberfeldy, sending both to hospital.
