Storm Boelo brought strong winds and heavy rain to the UK, causing travel disruption, power cuts, and event cancellations.

What it means

Storm Boelo, the second named storm to hit the UK in two days, brought strong winds and heavy rain across the region on 23–25 October 2026. It caused widespread travel disruption, including flight cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick, power cuts affecting thousands, and the cancellation of events. The storm prompted amber wind warnings from the Met Office, particularly for Scotland.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is well-supported by multiple independent news outlets (BBC, The Guardian, ITV, and others) reporting on the same facts, including specific disruptions and weather warnings. The primary sources are official Met Office warnings and operational announcements from airports and rail operators, though the ITV highlight does not cite them directly. The consistency across outlets increases confidence in the reported impacts.

How new

Genuinely new — the storm occurred and was reported in real time between 23 and 25 October 2026.

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