Horror Map Shows New 80mph Storm Boelo Smashing UK in Hours
Strong gusts of up to 80mph are set to batter large parts of the UK this weekend as Storm Boelo moves across the country. The Met Office has issued a "danger to life" warning ahead of the storm, including a rare amber wind warning covering several areas of Britain. The warning will come into force at 9pm on Saturday and remain in place until 9pm on Sunday. According to the forecaster, Storm Boelo is expected to bring very strong westerly winds, with widespread gusts of 60 to 70mph and coastal areas likely to see gusts reaching 80mph. The strongest winds are expected to first impact western Scotland and the far north of Northern Ireland on Saturday evening before spreading eastwards overnight and continuing across other areas throughout Sunday.
TL;DR
- Storm Boelo will bring gusts of up to 80mph to the UK this weekend.
- The Met Office has issued a 'danger to life' warning and a rare amber wind warning.
- The warning is in effect from Saturday 9pm to Sunday 9pm.
- Widespread gusts of 60-70mph are expected, with coastal areas reaching 80mph.
- Western Scotland and Northern Ireland will be hit first on Saturday evening, spreading eastwards.