Storm Boelo weather warning
Storm Boelo brought severe gales, heavy rain and an amber wind warning to parts of the UK including Scotland and Northern Ireland, leaving thousands of properties without electricity and causing at least one death from a falling tree in Castle Douglas.
Current state
Storm Boelo continues to batter Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England with an amber wind warning in force until Sunday evening; more than 82,000 properties are without power and a 60-year-old man has been killed by a falling tree near Castle Douglas, Scotland.
3 sources · 3 reports · Updated 25 Oct 2026
What changed
Storm Boelo has killed a 60-year-old man near Castle Douglas in Scotland and left more than 82,000 properties without power, while the amber wind warning expiry has been clarified to Sunday evening.
Developments
- Key development
Storm Boelo hit northern parts of the UK, leaving more than 82,000 properties without power.
- Key development
A 60-year-old man was killed by a falling tree near Castle Douglas, Scotland.
- Key development
An amber wind warning remains in force until Sunday evening.
- Earlier development
An amber weather warning was issued for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England ahead of Storm Boelo.