UK braces for worst of Storm Boelo as amber warnings due to come into force

The Met Office has warned that being outside in high winds could make people “more vulnerable to injury”, stating: “Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees.”

Parts of Northern Ireland have also been issued with an amber warning, from 21:00 on Saturday to 10:00 on Sunday.

Meanwhile, yellow rain warnings have been issued for the south-west, north-west and south-east of England, the West Midlands and Wales until 23:00 on Saturday.

Much of the north of England and Scotland has a yellow wind warning in place, which is set to last until 21:00 on Sunday, and Northern Ireland’s yellow wind warning will be in place until midday on Sunday.

Events across the country planned for this weekend have been cancelled due to the weather, and a number of travel disruptions have been reported.

In Merseyside, a River of Light event has been called off for the second day in a row, and Knowsley Safari Park has announced that it will close on Sunday due to “high winds”.

Several markets across the North West have also been cancelled due to the weather, including Quayside Makers Market in Salford and Macclesfield Treacle Market in Cheshire.

Dublin Airport in Ireland has cancelled several outbound and inbound flights and ferry providers such as StenaLine, Irish Ferries and P&O Ferries have cancelled a number of ferry crossings in the Irish Sea.

Jason Kelly, the Met Office’s chief forecaster, said: “People should prepare for the potential for disruption, particularly to travel and power supplies. Secure loose items outside, plan ahead if you are travelling and keep up to date with the latest forecast and warnings for your area.”