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Travel was disrupted and homes were left without electricity as Storm Boelo brought severe weather to the UK, according to Anadolu Agency, citing media reports on Saturday.
The Met Office issued six weather warnings covering much of the country for Saturday and Sunday. Amber wind warnings were due to begin late Saturday.
“National Grid” said thousands of homes were still without power as Boelo, the second named storm of the season, hit Britain.
Warnings and expected impacts
Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England were bracing for the worst of the storm, with gusts of up to 128 kilometres per hour (80 miles per hour) forecast, the BBC reported.
The amber warning in Scotland was expected to remain in place for 24 hours. Another amber warning was issued for parts of Northern Ireland from 20:00 GMT on Saturday until 09:00 on Sunday.
Yellow rain warnings were also issued for southwest, northwest and southeast England, the West Midlands and Wales.
The Met Office warned that strong winds could cause power cuts, flying debris, damage to buildings and trees, travel disruption and dangerously large waves. It said being outside in high winds could make people “more vulnerable to injury” and advised residents to stay indoors “as much as possible.”
“If you do go out, try not to walk,” the agency said, advising people instead to shelter close to buildings and trees.
Travel and event cancellations
Halloween events were canceled in Scotland and Northern Ireland, a marathon was called off in North Wales, and Knowsley Safari Park in Merseyside, northwest England, was due to close on Sunday.
“National Rail” announced disruption on several lines, while highway authorities urged drivers to take particular care and avoid non-essential travel.
In Ireland, Dublin Airport said it had canceled nine outbound and 10 inbound flights because of the weather.
Storm Boelo was expected to continue causing possible disruption throughout the weekend.
