Met Office names Storm Boelo as the second storm in days, with 80mph gusts set to lash the north this weekend
The Met Office warns power cuts and structural damage to buildings are a significant risk as the storm targets Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and the Isles of Scilly from…
Yellow wind warnings are in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and north-east and north-west England from Saturday evening through Sunday. Met Office deputy chief forecaster Chris Bulmer warned of 50-60mph gusts across wide areas and heavy rain, amounting to 'an impactful weekend of weather'. Boelo — pronounced Boo-loh — is a distinct low pressure system that will arrive after Storm Austen, which is forecast to hit the south on Friday.
A vigorous jet stream will drive Boelo toward Northern Ireland, where it is expected to arrive on Saturday afternoon.
Austen carries an amber warning for Cornwall and Devon, with gusts potentially hitting 80mph.
Jersey's government has ordered all schools to close on Friday because of Austen.
