Storm Boelo leaves one dead and thousands without power across northern UK
Storm Boelo has caused severe power outages and at least one fatality in Scotland as wind gusts reached 84 mph across northern UK regions.
Storm Boelo has caused widespread disruption across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England, leaving tens of thousands of homes without electricity and resulting in at least one fatality. A man in his 60s died in Dumfries after a fallen tree struck him during severe weather conditions on Sunday.
Wind gusts surpassed 80 mph in coastal regions, including 84 mph recorded at Machrihanish in Argyll and Bute. Over 82,000 properties across affected areas experienced power cuts, with utility providers working to restore connections. Travel operations faced extensive cancellations alongside grounded flights and localized flooding.
The Scottish Government's Resilience Room convened an emergency meeting as forecasters maintained amber wind and yellow rain warnings throughout the day.
Sources: The Scotsman, The Herald, STV News, The Guardian, Sweden Herald.
Sources
- STV News — Storm Boelo sweeps Scotland bringing 84mph gusts, widespread disruption and flooding
- The Guardian — More than 82,000 properties without power as Storm Boelo batters UK
- The Herald — More than 30,000 Scottish homes without power after Storm Boelo hits Scotland
- The Scotsman — Tens of thousands without power and one man dead after Storm Boelo batters Scotland
- Sweden Herald — Storms Across Europe Kill One, Injure Several and Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Power
Earlier coverage
- Oct 25, 2026, 09:30 AM UTCAmber weather warnings issued as Storm Boelo hits Scotland and northern UK