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Attractions in North Yorkshire are set to close as Storm Boelo hits the county with 60mph gusts forecast.
The Met Office has issued yellow warning for wind from 12pm on Saturday (October 24) until 9pm on Sunday warning travel disruption is expected along with power cuts.
Flying debris is also "likely" and the storm will "probably" bring some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, the forecaster said.
Storm Boelo (pronounced Boo-loh) will follow Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, which has brought disruption across south west England and Wales on Friday.
Forbidden Corner which will close on Sunday
Forbidden Corner in Leyburn said it will close on Sunday due to the forecast winds of up to 60mph.
A spokesperson for the mostly outdoor attraction, which features a maze of tunnels, chambers, follies and more in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, said it would close for safety reasons.
"We apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience, but we want to make sure your visit is memorable for the right reasons, not because you blew away," they said.
"Stay safe, keep dry, and we'll see you back in the labyrinth once the winds die down."
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Meanwhile, the National Trust has cancelled its Fountains by Floodlight experience at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal on Saturday due to the stormy weather and high winds forecast.
The illuminated event invited visitors to explore the abbey ruins by night, with live music, street food, and guided twilight tours.
"If you've booked tickets for this event you'll receive an email confirming that the event is cancelled and refunds will be issued automatically," a National Trust spokesperson said.
Projections shine on the ruins of during a previous event at Fountains Abbey. The National Trust has cancelled the Fountains by Floodlight event on Saturday due to stormy weather
In York, attractions remain open but forecasters are expecting rain and 40mph winds on Saturday, rising to around 55mph on Sunday.
River levels remain low in York after a prolonged period of dry weather but will start rising slightly from Sunday – however, there is no risk of flooding.
Low water levels in reservoirs and rivers also mean Yorkshire remains in drought status.
The Met Office has named #StormBoelo The storm is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain across the UK on Saturday The strongest winds will be across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ https://t.co/qIY3h8ZjiN
— Met Office (@metoffice) October 22, 2026
Elsewhere, the Met Office’s deputy chief forecaster, Chris Bulmer, said gusts of 70-80mph are expected in exposed coastal areas of the UK during Storm Boelo.
"The strong winds will be accompanied by heavy rain, making for an impactful weekend of weather," he said.
"Severe weather warnings and forecast detail will continue to develop, so people should keep up to date with the forecast over the next few days."