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Amber wind warning

U Issued by UK Met Office ⏳ In force until Mon 26 Oct, 00:00 📍 Central, Tayside & Fife | Grampian | Highlands & Eilean Siar | North East England | North West England | Northern Irela… (approximate) 🕑 1 d ago
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Very strong westerly winds associated with Storm Boelo are expected with fairly widespread gusts of 60 to 70 mph and gusts to 80 mph in exposed coastal areas. The strongest winds will initially affect western Scotland and far north of Northern Ireland on Saturday evening and then spread eastwards overnight and through Sunday. High winds will be accompanied by periods of heavy rain and frequent sh…

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📡 CAP alert details

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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventAmber wind warning
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areaCentral, Tayside & Fife | Grampian | Highlands & Eilean Siar | North East England | North West England | Northern Ireland | Strathclyde | SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
Issuing authorityUK Met Office
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-23T09:02:39+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-24T20:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-25T21:00:00+00:00

📋 Official instructions

Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users. If you must drive, you can do this more safely by taking the following actions; drive slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, be aware of high-sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads and be cautious when overtaking, and give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries, and buses more room than usual. Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees. In advance of high winds, check for loose...

📄 Message details

Alert identifier2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261023090239_34b39a5a.v1.0.W
Message typeAlert
Senderhttps://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice

General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
  • Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users. If you must drive, you can do this more safely by taking the following actions; drive slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, be aware of high-sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads and be cautious when overtaking, and give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries, and buses more room than usual. Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees. In advance of high winds, check for loose...
  • Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
  • Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
  • In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.

📰 Story summary

From the report shown in the feed:
  • Very strong westerly winds associated with Storm Boelo are expected with fairly widespread gusts of 60 to 70 mph and gusts to 80 mph in exposed coastal areas.
  • The strongest winds will initially affect western Scotland and far north of Northern Ireland on Saturday evening and then spread eastwards overnight and through Sunday.
  • High winds will be accompanied by periods of heavy rain and frequent sh…
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