Met Office urges homes in 52 areas to gather torches and batteries by Saturday
The Met Office has urged millions of homes across the UK to gather torches and batteries by Saturday as stormy conditions batter large parts the country. Storm Boelo will hit parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England over the weekend. The forecaster has issued a yellow wind warning covering all of mainland Scotland, the Western Isles, Orkney and parts of northern England, with the alert in force from 6pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday. Weather experts are warning that gusts of 55mph to 65mph are likely across a wide area, while exposed coastal locations could see winds reach between 70mph and 80mph.
TL;DR
- Storm Boelo will affect Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of northern England this weekend.
- Yellow wind warnings are in place, with gusts expected between 55mph and 65mph, potentially reaching 70-80mph in coastal areas.
- Potential impacts include travel disruption, power cuts, and difficulties with mobile phone coverage affecting up to 52 areas.
- The Met Office advises households to prepare by gathering torches, extra batteries, and ensuring mobile phones are charged.
- Residents should also consider switching off appliances during power outages to prevent safety risks upon restoration.