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Northern UK Faces Storm Boelo

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Read the story

Storm Boelo continued to affect the UK on October 25. Amber wind warnings covered Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland and northern England.

The Met Office forecast easing winds and showers overnight in the north. Conditions were still unsettled on Sunday; the predicted improvement did not mean an immediate end to the storm.

Source: Met Office, 2026-10-23. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/weather-and-climate-news/2026/amber-warning-issued-for-storm-boelo-as-storm-austen-moves-through

Read and practise

1. Where did the amber warnings apply?

   1. Central London
   2. Southern Wales
   3. Scotland

2. Which change was forecast for the north?

   1. Winds and showers would ease
   2. Winds would strengthen through the whole night
   3. Winds would stay as strong until morning

Your turn

Explain why a forecast is different from a completed event.

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