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Storm Boelo threatens strong winds in Switzerland; three Basel fairgrounds to close
Storm Boelo is forecast to pass north of Switzerland on Sunday, bringing strong winds from the west and southwest.
In lowland areas, gusts of 50 to 80 km/h are possible, especially in the Jura, western Swiss Plateau and northeast.
Mountain gusts could reach 150 km/h on exposed peaks, while widespread hurricane-force winds are not expected across the lowlands.
Three Basel Autumn Fair sites will close on Sunday, according to the available information.
Strong gusts could break branches, topple some trees and blow away unsecured objects.
A cold front may bring sudden, powerful gusts to lower areas during heavy showers on Sunday afternoon.
Forecasters advise avoiding forests and exposed mountain trails that day.
Storm Boelo is expected to pass north of Switzerland on Sunday, bringing strong westerly to south-westerly winds.
Wind gusts of 50 to 80 km/h are possible in lowland areas, with stronger gusts in the Jura, western Central Plateau and north-east Switzerland.
Mountain gusts could reach 100 to 130 km/h and locally up to 150 km/h on exposed peaks.
Three fairgrounds at Basel’s autumn fair will remain closed on Sunday, according to the Basler Zeitung headline.
Meteorologist Peter Wick advised avoiding woodland walks and hikes in exposed mountain areas on Sunday.
- Who
- Switzerland’s residents, particularly people in exposed areas; three Basel fairgrounds are also affected.
- What
- Storm Boelo is expected to bring strong winds, and three Basel fairgrounds will close on Sunday.
- When
- Sunday, 25 October 2026.
- Where
- Switzerland, with the strongest winds expected in the Jura, western Central Plateau, north-east Switzerland and exposed mountain areas; three fairgrounds in Basel will close.
- Why
- Boelo is forecast to bring strong westerly to south-westerly winds; the Basel fairgrounds are closing amid the storm warning.
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Heavy rain affected Switzerland, following the first strong autumn storm.
Storm Boelo is expected to pass north of Switzerland as a cold front crosses the country in the afternoon.
Three fairgrounds at Basel’s autumn fair are set to remain closed.
- Lowland gusts
- 50 to 80 km/h
- Mountain gusts
- 100 to 130 km/h
- Exposed peaks
- Locally up to 150 km/h
- Basel autumn fair
- Three fairgrounds to close on Sunday
- Forecast storm track
- North of Switzerland
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