Storm Boelo has brought the most severe weather of the weekend to Britain, with winds of up to 85mph leaving thousands of properties without electricity.
Gusts overnight reached between 60mph and 70mph across the main warning area, which covered Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England.
In exposed coastal locations, wind speeds climbed above 80mph, according to the Met Office.
Boelo is the second named storm of the season, following Storm Austen, which swept across parts of the UK with powerful winds on Friday.
Persistent rain since 8am on Saturday has produced totals of 72mm at White Barrow in Wiltshire. A further 43mm was recorded at both Cwm Dyli, south of the Snowdon range in North Wales, and Inveruglas on the western shore of Loch Lomond in Scotland.
Hundreds of properties in south-west England remained without power after Storm Austen struck the region on Friday. National Grid said electricity had been restored to 131,225 homes by 7pm on Saturday.
An amber wind warning, the Met Office’s second-highest alert level, is in force across Scotland and northern England as far south as Carlisle from 9pm on Saturday until the same time on Sunday.
A separate amber warning covers north-east Northern Ireland from 9pm on Saturday until 10am on Sunday.
Waves crash across the promenade in Largs, Scotland, as Storm Boelo hits the area on Sunday
Large waves batter Gourock in Inverclyde after Storm Boelo moved through on Sunday
People make their way through the rain on London’s Millennium Bridge on Saturday as Storm Boelo follows Storm Austen
The Met Office warned that flying debris and powerful waves posed a danger to life, urging people to remain indoors wherever possible.
As Storm Boelo continued to cause disruption, concerned members of the public took to social media to describe the conditions.
One person wrote on X: “I don’t think people understand the depth and size of Storm Boelo.
“It was so big it could be seen from space. That’s not normal for the UK.”
Another posted: “Oh my goodness, what a horrible night! Hope sleep comes easy, the house is getting battered by rain and wind. Stay vigilant, people.”
A third user said: “How is this not a red weather warning? It’s brutal, never heard winds like this before. Throw in thunder, lightning and a power cut.”
The amber alerts are surrounded by broader yellow wind warnings stretching south into parts of England and North Wales, while the whole of Northern Ireland is covered by a yellow warning.
The storm arrives as British Summer Time ends, with clocks being put back by one hour today.
By 7am on Sunday, the Environment Agency had issued 66 flood alerts across England, indicating that flooding was possible. A further 10 warnings said flooding was expected.
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A police road closure on the A78 near Skelmorlie is seen after Storm Boelo passed through the area
The A82 was blocked at Dumbuck Quarry due to flooding caused by storm Boelo on Sunday in Dumbarton, Scotland
Cumbria Police said it had received ‘a number of calls overnight to localised flooding and fallen trees blocking roads’ right across the county
Waves crash over the promenade due to the affects of storm Boelo on October 25, 2026 in Largs
Cumbria Police said it had received ‘a number of calls overnight to localised flooding and fallen trees blocking roads’ right across the county, adding emergency services were working to clear the blockages but urged drivers to ‘drive with care’.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency said 32 flood warnings and 11 flooding alerts were active as of 7am.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland, on Sunday, warned fallen trees had blocked roads across the country and advised drivers to ‘take extra caution’.
It said in a statement: ‘We would particularly draw your attention to closures on the Ballyrobin Road – both lanes currently impassable just after the junction with Seven Mile Straight – which may affect journeys to Belfast International Airport; and on the Glenshane Road, around half a mile from Castledawson roundabout, Derry bound.’
Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly said: ‘Boelo will be felt across the UK this weekend, with the strongest winds and greatest potential for disruption in the north.
‘Amber warnings are in place across mainland Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England, where gusts of 60-70mph are expected widely, with the potential for 80mph in exposed coastal locations.
‘Strong winds will also affect other parts of the UK, with gusts of 50-60mph possible in places. Heavy rain will provide an additional hazard, particularly in the north, bringing the potential for further impacts.
‘People should prepare for the potential for disruption, particularly to travel and power supplies.’
A motorist drives through a large puddle in Liverpool on Saturday – Storm Boelo has now arrived
People walk through the rain on Westminster Bridge, London, on Saturday as Storm Boelo battered Britain
Strong winds disrupted flights at Dublin Airport, where as of 4pm on Saturday nine outbound and 10 inbound flights had been cancelled by airlines because of weather issues.
Network Rail shared images of a trampoline beneath a train and a shed by the tracks, in a call for those living near rail lines to secure their garden furniture firmly.
Visit Liverpool announced the region’s River of Light event, featuring illuminated artworks, had been cancelled ‘in the interests of safety’.
London’s annual Diwali on the Square celebrations this Sunday were cancelled on independent health and safety experts’ recommendations in light of the storm.
Events and attractions announced closures for Sunday including Edinburgh Castle and the Fountains Abbey estate in North Yorkshire, which was due to host its Fountains by Floodlight event on Sunday.
Intemperate weather will return later in the week with a yellow warning for strong winds with possibly damaging gusts running from 3am on Tuesday to midnight.