Storm Boelo leaves thousands without power across northern Britain
Celia Thornavel
Updated: Oct 29, 2026
Storm Boelo disrupted travel and electricity supplies across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, following Storm Austen earlier in the weekend.
AP reported that approximately 82,000 homes experienced power outages. Wind gusts reached 84 mph (135 kph) in Scotland’s Argyll and Bute region.
The Met Office warned about dangerous waves and flying debris. An
amber wind warning covered Scotland and northern England until late on 25 October.
Airports, ferry services, railways and roads were affected. Strong winds also caused
flight cancellations and delays at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport as the system moved towards continental Europe.