National Grid reported that 6,980 homes in Cornwall were without electricity after Storm Austen struck the UK overnight. The figure included 2,241 vulnerable households.
Fallen trees damaged roads and power lines in the South West, where some schools closed or opened late and residents were urged to delay non-essential travel. Flights and trains were cancelled, and roads in Bournemouth flooded.
A red weather warning was due for Guernsey and Jersey, with Devon and Cornwall under an amber warning for strong winds. Yellow warnings were set to begin at 10am in parts of England and Wales. Met Office chief forecaster Neil Armstrong cautioned that falling trees could block roads and railway lines.
Storm Boelo was expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England over the weekend. Met Office deputy chief forecaster Chris Bulmer said gusts could reach 70–80mph on exposed coasts and high ground.
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