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Met Office issues 25–60mm rain warning for Storm Boelo

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 2:49 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Met Office Rain Warning

The Met Office issued a UK yellow rain warning for Storm Boelo from 11 am to 11 pm on 24 Oct.
Storm Boelo carries a 95 percent or greater chance of heavy rain across the warning area.
The Met Office forecasts 25-30 mm of rain widely and 50-60 mm in upland locations.
The warning notes surface-water flooding risk and possible home flooding.
Travel may be disrupted by spray and flooding lengthening journeys.

Summary

Power Firms Restoring

Power firms are restoring electricity to hundreds of homes after Storm Austen, with Boelo threatening further outages.
Scottish rail operators have closed western lines and set speed limits to protect passengers.
Ferry services to the Hebrides, Northern Isles and Irish Sea have cancelled or delayed several sailings.
RNLI water-safety lead Michael Avril urged coastal visitors to stay clear of water to avoid being swept.

History

Historical Context

The Great Storm of 1987, which struck southern England on 15-16 October 1987, produced wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and devastated infrastructure. The Met Office recorded 15 deaths, £2.5 billion in damages, and the BBC broadcast continuous alerts to millions across the United Kingdom. Storm Boelo mirrors that event, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow rain warning, Scottish Power to restore power, and RNLI to advise safety. The 1987 precedent shows that severe storms can cripple transport, prompting authorities to prioritize resilient infrastructure and coordinated emergency response.

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Met Office Rain Warning

The Met Office issued a UK yellow rain warning for Storm Boelo from 11 am to 11 pm on 24 Oct.
Storm Boelo carries a 95 percent or greater chance of heavy rain across the warning area.
The Met Office forecasts 25-30 mm of rain widely and 50-60 mm in upland locations.
The warning notes surface-water flooding risk and possible home flooding.
Travel may be disrupted by spray and flooding lengthening journeys.

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