Met Office issues new weather warning as Storm Boelo hits UK with 56mph gusts
The Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning as Britain is battered by Storm Boelo.
TL;DR
- A new yellow weather warning for rain is in effect across the UK's western and southern coasts until 11 pm on Saturday.
- Heavy rain is expected, with 25-30mm widely and up to 50-60mm in upland areas, potentially causing surface water flooding.
- Storm Boelo is bringing 56mph winds, and an amber warning for wind is in place for Scotland and the north of England with gusts up to 80mph.
- Previous storm, Storm Austen, caused travel cancellations, power outages for thousands, and damage, including the partial collapse of Brighton's West Pier.
- Disruption from Storm Boelo is expected to last through Sunday, impacting travel and potentially causing building damage.