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Storm Boelo UK impact

Storm Boelo has battered the UK with winds up to 84mph, killing at least two men after being hit by falling trees, including a 60-year-old near Castle Douglas in Scotland. More than 82,000 properties lost power, with over 4,000 homes in Cumbria and north-east England still without supply. The Met Office issued a fresh wind warning from 18:00 on Monday for the west coast of England, Wales, Scotland and eastern Northern Ireland.

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Man killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo brings more severe weather to UKBBC News – Science & Environment
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Storm Boelo kills two and cuts power across UK

Storm Boelo has battered the UK with winds up to 84mph, killing at least two men after being hit by falling trees, including a 60-year-old near Castle Douglas in Scotland. More than 82,000 properties lost power, with over 4,000 homes in Cumbria and north-east England still without supply. The Met Office issued a fresh wind warning from 18:00 on Monday for the west coast of England, Wales, Scotland and eastern Northern Ireland.

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Storm Boelo weather warning

Storm Boelo brought severe gales and heavy rain to parts of the UK, including Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, prompting amber weather warnings from the Met Office. The storm left tens of thousands of properties without electricity, caused travel disruption and was linked to at least one death after a man was hit by a falling tree. A fresh wind warning was later issued for the west coast of England, Wales, Scotland and eastern Northern Ireland.

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  1. Earlier report Thousands without electricity as Storm Boelo hits An amber warning is in force across parts of County Antrim and County Londonderry until 10:00 GMT on Sunday. SciTech · 2 sources
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