Storm Boelo batters UK; warnings cover Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
Gusts reach 82mph on Tiree, with widespread winds of 60-70mph.
OriginalSourceIrishtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished07:53 UTCSourceIrishtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished07:53 UTC
“Status Orange warnings in place for Galway and Kerry as Storm Boelo makes presence felt”
Storm Boelo prompts Status Orange warnings in Galway and Kerry
Key points
- Storm Boelo brings heavy rain and potential flooding to the west and southwest.
- A Status Orange rain warning is in Galway and Kerry from 7am to 2pm.
- A second orange wind warning covers Galway, Donegal, Mayo, Leitrim and Sligo from Saturday 2pm to Sunday 9am.
- Yellow warnings for several counties remain in effect, including Clare, Cork, Donegal, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo and Galway.
- Transport disruptions include some Stena Line sailings and uncertain Irish Ferries crossings; airports report no major delays.
Other reports
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
“Met Office issues fresh weather warnings as Storm Boelo closes in”
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“UK braces for worst of Storm Boelo as amber warnings due to come into force”
- SourceSkyLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at SkySourceSkyLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Sky
“Weather warnings for strong winds remain in place as Storm Boelo peaks”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
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4 4 Storm Boelo batters UK; warnings cover Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
Gusts reach 82mph on Tiree, with widespread winds of 60-70mph.