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Storm Boelo kills two and leaves 161,400 UK homes without power
Storm Boelo brought severe weather across the UK over the weekend, with the strongest winds affecting Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
Two men were reported killed by falling trees, one near Castle Douglas in southern Scotland and another in north London.
The storm also caused flooding, disrupted travel and left 161,400 homes without power, according to figures reported by the Energy Networks Association.
The Met Office said an active jet stream was driving a succession of weather systems, and warnings urged people to take care around high winds and flooding.
More rain is forecast on Monday, with strong winds and rain expected to continue on Tuesday.
Storm Chloe could be named if conditions intensify enough to trigger an amber or red warning.
Storm Boelo killed two people and left 161,400 UK homes without power, according to figures cited by the Daily Mail.
The storm brought severe winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK over the weekend.
A 60-year-old man died after being hit by a falling tree in Dumfries and Galloway, and a man in his 20s died when a tree crushed his car in north London.
Wind gusts reached 85mph in Machrihanish, Scotland.
Flooding and disruption affected travel, businesses and public events.
- Who
- People across the UK were affected. Two men, aged 60 and in his 20s, died.
- What
- Storm Boelo brought severe winds and rain, causing deaths, power outages, flooding and travel disruption.
- When
- Over the weekend of 24–25 October 2026.
- Where
- The UK, with severe impacts reported in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
- Why
- The Met Office said an active jet stream was driving a succession of weather systems across the UK.
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Storm Austen brought strong winds to parts of the UK.
An amber wind warning came into force across Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England.
Storm Boelo brought severe winds, rain, flooding and travel disruption; a 60-year-old man died near Castle Douglas.
A man in his 20s died after his car was crushed by a falling tree in Mill Hill, north London.
The Met Office amber warning ended at 21:00.
- Fatalities
- Two men, aged 60 and in his 20s
- Power outages
- 161,400 UK homes, according to figures cited by the Daily Mail
- Highest reported gust
- 85mph in Machrihanish, Scotland
- First fatality location
- Near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
- Second fatality location
- Mill Hill, north London
- Amber warning end
- 21:00 on Sunday, 25 October 2026
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What people are saying
Storm Boelo will be felt across the UK this weekend, with the strongest winds and greatest potential for disruption in the north.
People should prepare for the potential for disruption, particularly to travel and power supplies. Secure loose items outside, plan ahead if you are travelling and keep up to date with the latest forecast and warnings for your area.
stay indoors as much as possible
Literally within half-an-hour hour the water is coming up so fast and the main street is flooded.