Fresh wind warning covers most of Scotland as thousands of homes are still without power after storms killed two
From the Newshound archive · first published 27 October 2026.
Gusts exceeding 70mph are forecast along Scotland's coasts until 9pm, and ScotRail has imposed speed restrictions on several routes until 4pm. Around 15,000 SSEN customers in the north had yet to be reconnected by Monday evening. In Cumbria, families heading into half term are relying on camping stoves and eating by candlelight. Storms Austen and Boelo cut power to 838,700 properties over the weekend.
Logan Botanic Garden curator Richard Baines, 60, was killed by a falling tree.
SEPA has issued 13 new flood alerts, warning of storm surges around high tide.
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GB NewsWeather warnings remain in place after weekend of widespread disruption caused by Storms Austen and BoeloBBC News - EnglandCumbria's storm-hit families keep 'brave face' without powerMetroUK town submerged in second day of Storm Boelo chaosEvening StandardFurther disruption expected in Scotland as fresh weather warning in placeBBC News - ScotlandNew weather warnings as third storm set to hit ScotlandLBCFresh weather warnings as strong winds and heavy rain on the way after two storms batter Britain leaving two deadEvening StandardFresh warnings issued as strong winds and heavy rain forecast after two stormsThe HeraldWeather warnings in place as UK braced for more strong winds and heavy rainDaily RecordFull list of school closures in Scotland on Tuesday as Met Office issues new weather alertThe HeraldFull list of disruptions as fresh weather warning covers ScotlandThe ScotsmanEdinburgh parks including Princes Street Gardens to close due to strong windsDaily RecordFresh flood alert is issued for Ayrshire in lunchtime update
