Storm Boelo strikes UK one day after Storm Austen: 80mph winds hit ferries and trains with more homes facing power cuts as Met Office issues rare amber alert

The UK is bracing for its second storm in just two days, with 80mph winds and heavy rain expected to cause ‘widespread travel disruption’ and power cuts. 

An amber weather warning is in place today across Scotland, the north of England down to Carlisle and the north-east of Northern Ireland. 

Meanwhile, a large yellow warning for very wet and windy weather stretches across the whole of the UK’s north from midday until 9pm. 

Widespread travel disruption is expected to ferries and trains with TransPennine Express warning against all but essential train journeys on Saturday and Sunday. 

Avanti West Coast has also strongly advised customers not

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