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Trains

• TransPennine Express is encouraging essential travel only on Saturday and Sunday
• Avanti West Coast is advising people to avoid travelling north of Preston on Sunday
• LNER is advising people not to travel between Edinburgh and Aberdeen on Sunday

• There are also service alterations on CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail and Transport for Wales

Roads

• National Highways - which manages motorways and some A roads in England - has issued an amber warning for the north east and north west from midnight tonight until 16:00 tomorrow. It urges people to take extra care due to the risk of falling branches and wind-blown debris
• Meanwhile, the police in Scotland have warned of "hazardous" conditions and a high risk of disruption on the road network
• Traffic Wales is warning that high winds could result in restrictions in some places, including on the A55 Britannia Bridge. It is also warning of "poor driving conditions" on sections of the M4 due to high winds
• In Londonderry, Foyle Bridge will remain closed until further notice due to high winds, while police in Northern Ireland are advising drivers that traffic disruption is possible

Ferries

• Providers such as StenaLine, Irish Ferries and P&O Ferries have also cancelled a number of ferry crossings in the Irish Sea

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We can now bring you a more exact figure following our earlier post on power cuts.

National Grid figures show a total of 6,075 properties are still without power in south-west England at the time of writing.

As a reminder, the distributer says over 117,000 properties have had their power restored since the start of the storm.

Bernadette McCague
Your Voice

Sue Fairbrother and her husband Rob are stuck in Guernsey after their flight home to Gatwick airport was cancelled on Thursday.

The couple say they have missed their grandchild's birthday party after being faced with another cancellation yesterday, and they are now waiting for a flight home on Sunday.

"It has been incredibly stressful not knowing if our next flight is being cancelled without warning and then [being] given a random flight days in advance", Sue tells the BBC.

"We have missed our grandchild’s birthday party and numerous other appointments", Sue says, adding that she is "constantly checking the flight website to see if they have cancelled us again”.

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As we've been reporting, there are yellow warnings in place for wind and rain across much of the UK - with more severe amber warnings due to begin in northern areas at 21:00 BST.

None of the warnings cover London - but that doesn't mean it's ice cream weather in the capital, as these pictures show...

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Adam Mandeville
BBC News NI

A status red marine warning has been issued for parts of the island of Ireland’s coast by Irish meteorological service Met Éireann.

The warning covers Rossan Point to Bloody Foreland to Fair Head – all on the north coast of the island of Ireland.

Met Éireann says winds in these areas will reach violent storm force 11 at times.

Meanwhile, Dublin Airport says that, as of 12:00 local time, five outbound and four inbound flights have been “cancelled by airlines due to weather issues”.

They adds that “winds are forecast to increase as the day goes on, which may lead to some further disruption”.

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A map from National Grid shows thousands of homes and businesses are still without power after Storm Austen battered parts of the country yesterday.

The south-west of England in particular is still experiencing large clusters of power cuts. This includes: 141 properties without power near Beaminster in Dorset, 384 without power near Whimple in East Devon, and 168 hit by power cuts near Penhale in Cornwall.

National Grid says 117,320 propertieshave been restored with power supplies since the beginning of the storm.

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Catherine Lyst
BBC Scotland

Network Rail has confirmed that a number of routes will close as a precaution, while speed restrictions will be introduced across much of Scotland's railways.

As a reminder: The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind over Scotland and northern England from 21:00 on Saturday to 21:00 on Sunday.

The following rail line closures are planned:

• Glasgow Central – Ayr will close between Kilwinning and Ayr from 21:00 on Saturday. After 21:00, a half hourly shuttle service will operate between Glasgow Central and Kilwinning in both directions

• Glasgow Queen Street – Oban / Mallaig will close between Fort William and Mallaig and between Crianlarich and Oban from about 22:00 on Saturday

• Inverness – Kyle of Lochalsh will close between Kyle of Lochalsh and Achnashellach from the start of service on Sunday

• Inverness – Wick / Thurso will close between Helmsdale and Wick / Thurso from the start of service on Sunday

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Adam Mandeville
BBC News NI

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Police in Northern Ireland are advising drivers that traffic disruption is possible due to the weather conditions.

They also advise motorists to “take extra care” if they must travel and to reduce their speed “because of the possibility of surface water” and to avoid driving through flood water.

“It may be necessary to close some roads or put temporary restrictions in place - road users are reminded to adhere to road signs and any temporary traffic lights,” a police statement says.

The storm has also caused a number of road closures in the Republic of Ireland.

Meanwhile, in Londonderry, Foyle Bridge will remain closed until further notice due to high winds.

The strongest of the Storm Boelo winds are yet to come, but here are some of the more notable ones recorded around the UK so far on Saturday:

• South Uist - 72mph (115 km/h)
• Tiree - 68mph
• Magilligan - 65mph
• Aberdaron - 59mph
• Islay / Port Ellen - 58mph
• Capel Curig - 57mph
• Needles - 56mph

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Attractions are closed and events have been called off in parts of Scotland and northern England this weekend, with the storm expected to bring high winds and heavy rain.

Historic Environment Scotland is closing a number of attractions, including Edinburgh Castle on Sunday.

Meanwhile, City of Edinburgh Council says Princes Street Gardens, Lauriston Castle grounds, and Saughton Winter Gardens will be closed this evening and tomorrow.

In Ripon, North Yorkshire, the National Trust has called off its "Fountains by Floodlight" event this evening and says the whole estate will be closed on Sunday.

Darlington has cancelled its outdoor market today "for the safety of our traders and visitors", but says some stalls will still be available inside the market hall.

Artisanal markets in Quayside (Salford), Croxteth (Liverpool) and West Didsbury (Manchester) have also been called off due to high winds, the Makers Market announced. Others in Uttoxeter (Staffordshire) and Oswestry (Shropshire) may have to close early.

• See our previous posts on cancelled events in Northern Ireland and a cancelled Halloween festival in Paisley

In light of the amber and yellow warnings kicking in today in, there have been a number of closures and cancellations across Northern Ireland:

• Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has cancelled its fireworks display at Ballymoney on Saturday
• Mid Ulster District Council has also cancelled their Halloween firework event which was due to be held at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena in Cookstown

• The Antrim Senior Hurling Championship final, which was supposed to be on Sunday, has been postponed until 1 November
• The Sunflower Trophy motorcycle race meeting at Bishopscourt on Saturday has also been cancelled
• A number of StenaLine ferry sailings between Belfast and Cairnryan, and Dublin and Holyhead have also been cancelled on Saturday
• Derry City and Strabane District Council said cemeteries will be open on Saturday and closed on Sunday, except for funerals. Recycling centres will be open on Saturday but closed on Sunday, while outdoor sports facilities, parks and greenways will be closed on both days

Barra Best
BBC News NI weather presenter

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Gusts of 65mph (105km/h) have been battering the north coast of Northern Ireland on Saturday morning with a yellow warning in place from 10:00 BST.

The same area is expected to record gusts closer to 80mph (130km/h) later with an amber warning coming into place at 21:00 BST until 10:00 GMT on Sunday for coastal areas.

The storm has already disrupted ferry services between Ireland and Britain on Saturday and Sunday, with a number of outdoor sporting and Halloween events postponed or cancelled altogether.

A series of warnings are also in place in the Republic of Ireland where it is a bank holiday weekend, with runners facing strong winds on Sunday during the Dublin Marathon.

As we've just reported, there's now three Met Office weather warnings in effect with another three due to kick in this evening - including two more serious amber warnings.

In effect already

• A yellow warning for wind for Northern Ireland is running from 10:00 on Saturday to 12:00 on Sunday
• A yellow warning for rain stretches from the south-east to the south-west of England, across Wales and into north-west England. It runs from 11:00 on Saturday until 23:00 in the evening
• A yellow wind warning across northern England, north Wales and Scotland is valid from 12:00 on Saturday to 21:00 on Sunday

Coming later

• An amber wind warning over Scotland and northern England is valid from 21:00 on Saturday to 21:00 on Sunday
• In Northern Ireland, an amber warning for wind runs across parts of the north of the region from 21:00 on Saturday to 10:00 on Sunday
• A yellow rain warning also covers the Highlands of Scotland from 21:00 on Saturday to 15:00 on Sunday

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It's now 12:00 BST - and a third weather warning is now in place.

This one is a yellow wind warning across Scotland, as well as parts of northern England, the East Midlands and north Wales.

It will remain in place until 21:00 tomorrow.

The Met Office says it's possible flying debris and large waves in coastal areas could cause injuries and danger to life. It also warns of damage to buildings and trees, travel disruption and possible power cuts.

Angela Ferguson
BBC Wales News

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Organisers of the Eryri marathon in Gwynedd, in north Wales, say they are "heartbroken" after having to cancel this year's event due to the stormy weather.

It was due to take place today but an assessment of the course deemed it unsafe due to wind, floods and debris from trees.

Volunteer Stephen Edwards has told BBC Radio Wales that they had to make a call by 18:00 BST on Friday at the latest because some runners were travelling from far afield.

He says: "It was a tough decision but we had to do it really because of the safety of the runners and the marshals that are out there even longer."

Louise Lear
BBC Weather

Storm Boelo is quickly deepening as it sweeps in from the Atlantic.

Expect a prolonged spell of widespread heavy rain to push east and winds strengthening. Gusts of 40-50mph are likely for many, 50-60mph along west facing coasts and 70mph further north, with the risk of 80 mph across parts of Scotland.

The rain will gradually clear later this afternoon but as the centre of the low pressure drifts east across Scotland winds may strengthen further and a rash of sharp thundery showers will persist overnight – so a very wild and potentially hazardous Saturday night is in store across the northern half of the UK.

Into Sunday and Storm Boelo drifts out into the Norwegian Sea but it will continue to bring very strong winds to much of the UK, but with the worst affected areas once again being across the northern half of the country.

Amber wind warnings for storm Boelo remain in force for most of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and far north of England from 21:00 on Saturday until 21:00 Sunday. Warning updates are possible today.

When dangerous weather is forecast, a weather warning will be issued by the Met Office, the UK’s national weather service.

Weather warnings are given a colour – yellow, amber or red - with yellow being the lowest, and red the most serious. The colour assigned depends on a combination of two things: the impact the weather is likely to have and the likelihood of it happening.

• Yellow warnings:Are the ones you will see most often. They give you a heads up that severe weather is possible and to start planning for impacts to either travel, power or property
• Amber warnings:Mean travel disruption is more likely and there is a potential risk to life and property
• Red warnings: These are rare, and have only been issued a handful of times in recent years. They mean the Met Office believes that dangerous, potentially life-threatening weather is expected imminently and you should immediately take action to keep yourself and other safe

It's now 11:00 BST which means the second weather warning has just taken effect - a yellow rain warning covering large swathes of the country.

Affected areas include the south-east, north-west England, south-west England, Wales, the West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber.

The warning remains in place until 23:00 tonight.

The Met Office says to expect spray and flooding on roads, travel disruption and possible power cuts. It says flooding of some homes and businesses is also possible.

• As a reminder: In an hour's time, a third warning will kick in - this time a yellow wind warning over Scotland and parts of England and Wales

Police in Scotland has issued some travel advice ahead of Storm Boelo, with officials warning of "hazardous" conditions and a "high risk of disruption on the road network".

"Our advice is to plan ahead and consider if your journey is really necessary or if it can be delayed until conditions improve," says Supt Andy Barclay.

"Stopping distances can be at least double on wet roads compared to dry conditions, and spray can reduce driver visibility."

HGV and bus drivers have been told to drive with "extreme caution" and are being told they might be asked to park in a "suitable position" by the police.

Graham Fraser
BBC Scotland News

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An amber weather warning is in place for the whole of mainland Scotland and the Western Isles from 21:00 tonight until 21:00 on Sunday.

The Met Office says flying debris caused by very strong winds of up to 80mph could cause injuries, while there is a chance of power cuts and damage to buildings.

The strongest winds will initially affect the west of Scotland - probably around the Western Isles and the coasts or Argyll - and the storm will then travel eastwards through Sunday.

Transport Scotland has said road, rail, air and ferry services are all likely to be affected by the conditions.

At the time of writing, 14 ferry services from CalMac have been cancelled. Anyone planning on travelling this weekend is urged to check before leaving home.