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Second storm to hit UK with more wind and rain as thousands remain without power

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A second storm in as many days is set to batter parts of the UK, as thousands of homes remain without power following powerful winds and heavy rain on Friday.

Storm Boelo is forecast to hit on Saturday, with an amber weather warning issued from 21:00 BST across much of Scotland as well as parts of Northern Ireland and northern England where gusts of up to 80mph (128km/h) could lash exposed areas.

Travel chaos, power cuts and localised flooding are all possible as the storm sweeps in on Saturday.

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Trains cancelled and roads warnings as Scotland prepares for Storm Boelo

Train services have been cancelled and police have warned against unnecessary road journeys as Scotland prepares for the arrival of Storm Boelo. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected during the second named storm to hit in two days, with gusts of up to 80mph forecast. Most of the country is covered by a yellow Met Office warning from midday on Saturday, while a more severe amber alert takes effect from 21:00 on Saturday until 21:00 on Sunday, covering the mainland and Western Isles.