Thousands without power and travel disruption as Storm Austen batters southern UK
On Saturday, Storm Boelo is forecast to bring more strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland and parts of northern England.
BBC News reports that on Saturday, Storm Boelo is forecast to bring more strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland and parts of northern England.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Storm Austen, UK and Storm Boelo.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Storm Austen, UK, Storm Boelo, Scotland
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- Environment
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