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Scotland is set to be hit by powerful winds and heavy rain this weekend, with forecasters warning of gusts reaching up to 80mph
The Met Office said strong westerly winds are expected to spread across northern parts of the UK on Saturday evening, bringing increasingly unsettled conditions brought by Storm Boelo.
Storm Boelo will impact Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England over the weekend. Warnings have also been updated for Storm Austen which impacts the south of England and Wales tonight and on Friday. All details in our news release👇 https://t.co/By3yw0E41u https://t.co/aGYSORKRBa
— Met Office (@metoffice) October 22, 2026
A yellow weather warning for high winds has been issued for all of Scotland from 6pm on Saturday to 9pm on Sunday.
Forecasters say gusts of 55-65mph are likely across many areas, while some coastal and exposed locations could see winds of 70-80mph or even higher.
The highest winds are expected at the coast (Image: Gareth Fuller)
The strong winds will be accompanied by spells of heavy rain, with western Scotland expected to bear the brunt of the wet weather.
The combination of heavy rain and severe winds could make travel difficult, particularly on exposed routes and higher ground, while ferry services and other transport links may also face disruption.
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Residents are being advised to secure loose outdoor items and prepare for potentially hazardous conditions as the stormy weather moves across the country.
The strongest conditions are expected from Saturday evening into Sunday morning, before winds gradually begin to ease later on Sunday.