Storm Boelo latest: ‘Danger to life’ warnings issued as 80mph winds batter UK and more flights cancelled

A windy weekend is in store for the UK, the Met Office has warned.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain24 October 2026 09:37

Weather warnings issued for most of UK as Storm Boela grips the country

Weather warnings have been issued for most of the UK today as Storm Boela sweeps in, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.

The second storm of the season hurtled towards the country immediately after Storm Austen unleashed havoc on Friday, leaving thousands of home without power in Cornwall and causing schools to close.