Weather warnings for strong winds remain in place - as second storm in two days subsides

An amber warning for wind will remain in place until 9pm on Sunday, after Storm Boelo battered the north of the UK.

The second named storm of the season peaked on Sunday morning, when gusts of 60 to 70mph and even 80mph in exposed coastal spots had been forecast.

The highest wind speed was measured on the island of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, which experienced 82mph winds at about 4am on Sunday, according to the Met Office.

The forecaster had issued an amber warning for Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England from 9pm on Saturday.

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On Saturday, maximum gust speeds of 75mph hit South Uist Range, Western Isles, Highland and Eilean Siar in Scotland.

The forecaster has also issued several yellow warnings for rain in part of Scotland's north, and wind in Northern Ireland and much of England's north for Sunday.

A yellow warning for wind will return on Tuesday, from 3am until midnight, for the north of England, Scotland and the northeast coast of Northern Ireland.

Storm Boelo follows Storm Austen, which brought strong winds to parts of the UK on Friday.

Gusts of 76mph were recorded at St Mary's Airport in the Isles of Scilly, with 74mph at Aberporth in south Wales and 71mph at Culdrose in Cornwall.

Heavy downpours since 8am on Saturday have already seen rainfall totals of 72mm in White Barrow, Wiltshire, along with 43mm in both Cwm Dyli, just south of the Snowdon range in North Wales, and Inveruglas near Loch Lomond in Scotland.

The Environment Agency also issued 58 alerts across England for possible flooding, and 12 warnings stating that flooding is expected.

Scotland's SEPA put out 30 flood warnings and another 11 flood alerts.

Saltcoats, on the western coast of Scotland, was one of at least two villages that flooded overnight.

Footage from the village shows streets transformed into rivers and cars submerged, as the water level rose.

Flying debris and crashing waves poses a danger and people should stay indoors as much as possible while the wind warning is in force, the Met Office warned.

Hundreds of homes were still without power in southwest England after Storm Austen hit the region on Friday.

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The National Grid said power had been restored to 131,225 properties by 7pm on Saturday.

Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly said: "Storm Boelo will be felt across the UK this weekend, with the strongest winds and greatest potential for disruption in the north.

"Amber warnings are in place across mainland Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England, where gusts of 60-70mph are expected widely, with the potential for 80mph in exposed coastal locations.

"Strong winds will also affect other parts of the UK, with gusts of 50-60mph possible in places. Heavy rain will provide an additional hazard, particularly in the north, bringing the potential for further impacts.

Storm Boelo has caused widespread travel disruption, with strong winds impacting flights at Dublin Airport and more than 50 scheduled departures from the UK grounded.

Train and ferry services have also been affected, while falling trees have blocked both roads and railway lines.

Events have been cancelled, including London's annual Diwali on the Square celebrations on Sunday, and Visit Liverpool's River of Light event.

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