Met Office urges households to gather 2 items at home on Sunday
The Met Office has urged Brits to gather torches and batteries in the event of a power cut this weekend. Areas of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland are under an amber wind warning from 9pm today (Saturday) until 9pm tomorrow, as Storm Boelo brings travel disruption and a "danger to life". The Met Office said: "Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life."
TL;DR
- Storm Boelo is expected to hit parts of the UK this weekend with an amber wind warning.
- The Met Office advises gathering torches and batteries in case of power cuts.
- Potential risks include flying debris, damage to buildings and trees, and disruption to transport services.
- Winds of up to 80mph are forecast in exposed coastal areas.
- Western Scotland and Northern Ireland will be the worst-affected regions initially.
- In case of a power cut, advice includes checking the fuse box and neighbours, turning off sensitive electronics, and keeping fridge/freezer doors closed.