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Storm Boelo forces road closures and event cancellations in Northern Ireland
Storm Boelo has prompted a yellow weather warning across all six counties of Northern Ireland, with fallen trees making roads such as Ballyrobin Road and the Glenshane Road impassable. Police have advised drivers to allow extra travel time. The Met Office forecasts gusts of 50‑70 mph, with higher speeds possible in exposed coastal areas, and the threat is expected to continue into the following week. Local councils have cancelled fireworks displays and postponed other community gatherings.
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Why it matters
The storm is disrupting transport and community events, affecting daily life for residents of Northern Ireland.
How this story developed
- Oct 20 Storm Austen expected to deliver 50-60mph gusts across southern UK
- Oct 22 Met Office expanded the yellow wind warning to cover all of Wales, forecasting gusts of 70 mph or higher.
- Oct 23 Storm Austen moved into France and Belgium, causing power outages and transport disruptions, while Storm Boelo prompted amber wind warnings and rail service suspensions in Scotland.
- Oct 24 Storm Boelo followed the remnants of Storm Austen, triggering amber warnings, widespread power cuts and major rail disruptions across northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Oct 25 Road closures and event cancellations were announced for Northern Ireland.
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