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The Met Office forecasts two named storms bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, with gusts potentially reaching 80mph. Storm Austen is expected to affect southern England and Wales on 23 October, where an amber wind warning covers parts of southwest England. Storm Boelo is forecast to reach Northern Ireland and western Scotland on Saturday, with 55-65mph winds and stronger gusts on exposed coasts and high ground. The forecast outlines storm timing, warning areas and expected wind speeds across the UK.

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00:00Storm Boelo could bring gusts reaching 80 miles per hour to northern parts of the UK.
00:05It follows Storm Austin, bringing stormy weather to the south before the weekend shifts attention north.
00:10The Met Office expects Austin to affect southern areas on October 23rd.
00:15An amber wind warning covers parts of the southwest.
00:18With large waves expected along nearby coasts,
00:21forecasters say fallen trees and branches could block roads and railways while trees still have leaves.
00:27Mobile phone coverage and electricity supplies could also be affected by the strong winds.
00:32Meanwhile, Boelo is forecast to strengthen as it crosses the Atlantic.
00:37The Met Office expects strong winds and heavy rain across northern areas this weekend.
00:42A yellow wind warning runs from 6 p.m. Saturday until 9 p.m. Sunday.
00:46Exposed coasts and higher ground could experience the strongest gusts.
00:51But the Met Office says forecast details and weather warnings will continue developing.
00:55Disclosure.
00:56This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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