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Storm Boelo expected to bring more disruption as hundreds still grapple with Austen power cuts
Storm Boelo: Man killed by falling tree as strong winds and heavy rain hit UK
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More rain and strong winds on the way
We're ending our live coverage of Storm Boelo, but the unsettled weather remains - and there's more to come. Here's a forecast for the days ahead: While Storm Boelo will move away overnight, Monday morning will bring yet more rain to many parts of south-west England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Thi…
Storm Boelo batters Scotland and causes chaos across UK
Storm Boelo brought chaos to the UK on Sunday, with a top wind gust of 85mph recorded in the Scottish village of Machrihanish. Scotland bore the brunt: An amber wind warning remains in place across large parts of Scotland and northern England. In Dumfries and Galloway, a 60-year-old man was killed…
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ScotRail says 'vast majority' of services to run on Monday - but warns to check before you travel
ScotRail faced a day of disruption across its routes, but says the "vast majority" of services were expected to run as normal on Monday. A significant amount of work has already been carried out to get the railway back up and running - fallen trees and debris cleared from tracks, overhead lines rep…
Very high wind gusts and heavy rain for all UK nations today
The ferocious winds haven’t abated as the day has gone on and all nations of the UK have experienced some very high wind gusts along with heavy rain. The biggest figures recorded in Scotland so far are 85mph (137 km/h) gusts in Machrihanish and 131mm of rain fell in Cluanie Inn - both in the Highla…
More than 160,000 properties without power Sunday afternoon, industry body says
Latest data from the Energy Networks Association shows that 838,700 properties across the UK have been affected by power cuts during Storm Boelo and Storm Austen - which hit at the end of last week. The association, which represents operators in the UK and Ireland says, as of 15:00 GMT today, 161,4…
'Remain focused and vigilant' with further disruption expected, Police Scotland say
Police Scotland have advised people to "remain focused and vigilant" and consider whether journeys are "really necessary". The Met Office amber weather warning for wind ends here in Scotland at 21:00 GMT, but police say a high risk of disruption remains with poor weather conditions expected on Mond…
Flooded roads and tree debris near where man killed
It is pretty dark by the time I make my way to Mid Kelton, near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway, this evening. A 60-year-old man died here after being hit by a tree on a minor road at about 10:30 GMT this morning. The road into the rural hamlet has been closed, and as I arrive I see a break…
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Man killed by falling tree in Storm Boelo
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Dumbarton High Street counts the cost from severe flooding
Walking along the high street in Dumbarton, on the north bank of the River Clyde, many shops and cafés are closed today because of the storm. At some, workers have already begun the clean-up. At others, the damage awaits those returning on Monday morning. Looking through the windows of a number of…
Clean-up at dog charity after 'terrifying' flood
A clean-up is under way at a dog rescue charity in north Staffordshire after its kennels flooded during Storm Austen, which swept through before Storm Boelo. Greyhound Gap, near Kidsgrove, cares for nearly 50 dogs, but 15 had to be evacuated and moved to other kennels on Friday. Storm Austen was th…
Two taken to hospital as scaffolding collapses in London's Streatham
London may be far from the eye of Storm Boelo, but that hasn’t stopped it having an impact in the capital. Strong winds brought down a large section of scaffolding in Streatham, shutting the high street. Two people were taken to hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be serious. The section th…
Women taken to hospital after being hit by tree
Two women have been injured by a falling tree in Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, and taken to hospital for treatment. Police have asked people to avoid the Poplar Avenue area of the town near Aberfeldy Footbridge, also known as the "bouncy bridge", after the incident at about 12:50 GMT.
Scottish government holds emergency meeting on Storm Boelo
Scottish government ministers and officials have gathered this afternoon to discuss the "ongoing impact" of Storm Boelo. A statement released by the Scottish government says that while conditions may ease later today, there's potential for adverse weather to return in the coming days. Social Justic…
Man dies after being hit by falling tree
A 60-year-old man has died after being hit by a tree near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway. The accident happened on a minor road at Mid Kelton at about 10:30 GMT. Police Scotland said the man was pronounced dead at the scene. “There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submi…
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Car collides with fallen tree in Huddersfield
This was the scene around midday in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, where a car collided with a fallen tree. Jim Mitcham tells the BBC that "everyone was shaken but unhurt".
Broken yacht washes ashore at loch north-west of Glasgow
We've been speaking with people about Boelo in Scotland, one of the areas most heavily affected by the storm. Ken Owen tells us he saw a small yacht breaking its moors and being washed up on the shores of Loch Long, north-west of Glasgow, on Saturday afternoon. “I witnessed the incident from the sh…
Several Scottish bridges affected by Boelo weather
Some bridges in Scotland have been affected, as amber and yellow wind warnings cover the country.
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Dozens of cancellations and bumpy flights for Scotland travellers
The airports at Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen have all had flights cancelled during the storms this weekend. Journeys to and from London Heathrow, Dublin, and the Northern and Western Isles are particularly affected, and some flights to other English airports, Belfast and Amsterdam als…
Rain warning expires in Scotland, but two Met Office wind warnings still in place
The yellow rain warning over northern Scotland expired at 15:00, leaving just two Met Office warnings in place (out of an original six). Those are: Both of those expire at 21:00 tonight.
Amsterdam airport hit by multiple cancellations
Several flights from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport to the UK and other European destinations are cancelled amid the harsh weather conditions caused by Storm Boelo. Among the cancellations are afternoon flights to Aberdeen, Belfast, and Birmingham. Most cancelled flights from the airport were operate…
Trains, planes and roads: How Boelo is disrupting travel
Trains Fallen trees are causing disruption on the rail network and some lines are urging people not to travel today: Roads Ferries Airports
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Strong wind in Paisley uproots huge tree
The effects of Storm Boelo were felt on Saturday in Paisley, Renfrewshire, when the town’s popular Halloween festival and parade was cancelled due to the weather warnings. Today, it’s clear why. Strong winds overnight are continuing and a large, old tree in Paisley’s Brodie Park has blown over, rip…
More than 300 incident reports during storm in NI, says government
Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure says it has received reports of around 350 incidents during the storm. The department said this has mainly included fallen trees and branches, and surface water build up on roads. They also advised that the Foyle Bridge in Londonderry remains closed…
Businesses fear further damage with storm warnings still active for hours
As we head into the final seven or so hours of the amber wind warning over Scotland, it’s clear the towns of the Clyde coast have been hit hard. It’s a busy and populous part of the country, full of ferry ports, fishing harbours, and golf links. Most of this stretch has been battered over the past…
'We're making cups of tea on a camping stove'
Deborah Hillesdon, from Ardentinny near Dunoon in Scotland, has been speaking with the BBC about the impact of the storm on her village. "We've had very high winds and heavy rain since yesterday. Our power went off at midnight and [is] due to be off until 20:00 tonight," she says. Deborah's gas sup…
Clean-up begins at flooded mobile phone shop
Muddy floors, sodden equipment and big black bags full of damaged boxes: this is the scene inside a mobile phone shop on Dumbarton High Street after it flooded overnight. Owner Muhammad Zubair Ashraf and his brother, Kamran Munir, have been cleaning up and assessing the damage. Muhammad said he was…
It's difficult to stay on your feet in Largs
Conditions here are extremely challenging this afternoon, and that's the picture right along the Scottish west coast. We are being buffeted by very powerful gusts of wind, at times it's difficult to stay on your feet. The tide is coming in at the moment, which is making people here in Largs nervous…
Storm Boleo brings 85mph winds and 130mm of rain in places
A severe amber wind warning for Storm Boelo remains in force until Sunday evening for much of Scotland and parts of northern England. It's really making its presence felt with no signs of calming soon. Ferocious winds have been battering the country with many places recording gusts in excess of 70m…
Storm Boelo is battering Scotland's coast
In Gourock, on the Firth of Clyde, a boat has broken free from its moorings before being washed up on to road. And waves are breaking at heights of up to 20ft against the harbour wall at Findochty in Moray. Stormy conditions are also being reported at Nairn in the Highlands.
Most flood warnings are in Scotland - check your area here
There are currently four flood warnings in England, where flooding is expected, and 49 flood alerts, where flooding is possible. You can search for your postcode in England here. In Wales, there are four flood warnings and 17 flood alerts. You can find them here. Up in Scotland, there's 17 flood wa…
Heavy flooding in Welsh village as museum reroutes visitors
St Fagans village was given a flood warning by Natural Resources Wales earlier today. The warning here has since been lifted. Nearby River Ely has burst its banks causing severe flooding in the village. St Fagans National Museum of History, one of the main attractions in the village, remains open b…
