Storm Boelo: Man killed by falling tree as strong winds and heavy rain hit UK - BBC News

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A man has died after being hit by a tree, as Storm Boelo brings flooding, travel disruption, and power cuts to the UK
The 60-year-old was hit at 10:30 GMT near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway - police say there are no suspicious circumstances
More than 160,000 properties in the UK were still without power as of 15:00, according to the industry body - there were also power cuts across the island of Ireland
Video from Largs, in Ayrshire, shows water flowing through the town centre; a phone shop in Dumbarton was flooded overnight; while a boat was washed onto the street in Gourock
There's disruption on the railways; a number of flights have been cancelled - including more than 20 from Leeds Bradford; while ferry services are also suspended
Amber warnings for wind remain in place across large parts of Scotland and northern England - one grandmother in Lancashire tells us how a tree fell on her car as she watched Strictly
And it's not just wind and rain - there is snow in the Cairngorms, with the rescue team saying winter has "well and truly" arrived

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Amber and yellow wind warnings in place for Scotland, northern England and Northern Irelandpublished at 06:42 BST 24 October

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A yellow wind warning is in place for Scotland and northern England from midday today until 21:00 tomorrow, while another warning covers Northern Ireland from 10:00 today to 12:00 tomorrow.
Amber
The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning for Scotland, north-eastern parts of Northern Ireland, and parts of northern England, running from 21:00 tonight to 21:00 tomorrow.
The national forecaster warns that flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life. It also warns of transport disruption, power cuts and dangerous coastal conditions.
Very strong westerly winds are expected with fairly widespread gusts of 60 to 70 mph and gusts to 80 mph in exposed coastal areas.
Storm Boelo to bring 80mph winds as second storm hits UKpublished at 06:35 BST 24 October

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Waves crash over the lighthouse at Newhaven Harbour in East Sussex
A second storm is set to hit the UK today, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to much of the country.
Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, could cause travel disruption and power cuts on Saturday, with wind gusts of 60-70mph forecast, while exposed coastal areas could see speeds of up to 80mph.
It comes just hours after Storm Austen swept across the country, leaving more than 60,000 homes without power in England and Wales, and causing school closures in Cornwall, Jersey and Guernsey.
The Met Office has issued amber and yellow warnings for wind on Saturday and Sunday to cover parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
The strongest winds are expected in Scotland from Saturday evening, extending eastwards through Sunday, according to the weather agency.
Train operators across the country have warned that services are likely to be disrupted over the weekend.
Stick with us for the latest weather warnings and travel updates throughout the day.