Storm Boelo is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds of up to 80mph to parts of the UK on Saturday, following a first named storm that brought gusts of up to 84mph (135km/h) to Jersey. The severe weather disrupts travel in southern England with fallen trees blocking railway lines and roads, while hundreds of homes remain without power following powerful winds and heavy rain on Friday.
The severe weather arrives as the government releases general advice for households to stock up on tinned food and bottled water in order to be prepared for emergencies. Forecasts suggest another area of low pressure will develop over the Atlantic before deepening as it approaches the UK from the south-west once the weekend's stormy weather has passed.
Damage caused by the winds could lead to additional power cuts and further disruptions, while travel disruption is also predicted. People living or working in coastal areas are advised to take extra care during windy or stormy weather, including staying indoors as much as possible.
ScotRail confirms that some train services will be cancelled after 21:00 on Saturday as the second storm in as many days hits the region. Passengers are advised to expect significant disruption and longer journeys, and should check services before they travel while public transport continues to run.
The first named storm of the season brought gusts of up to 84mph (135km/h) to Jersey, while in southern England the wild weather disrupted travel with fallen trees blocking railway lines and roads.
Travel disruption is expected - with ScotRail has confirming that some train services will be cancelled after 21:00 on Saturday - while damage caused by the winds could lead to additional power cuts.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected during the second named storm to hit in two days, with gusts of up to 80mph forecast.
The warning comes just one day after Storm Austen unleashed wind gusts in excess of 75mph, resulting in toppled trees, transport disruption and thousands of power outages.
Storm Boelo will bring very strong westerly winds with widespread gusts of 60-70mph (96.6-112.7km/h), and gusts up to 80mph (128.7km/h) in exposed coastal areas.
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