Britain is set to be battered by a second named storm this year, with Storm Boelo bringing strong winds and heavy rain.
Yesterday, the Met Office issued an amber warning and advised Britons to put safety measures in place as Storm Austen approached.
Storm Boelo is forecast to hit Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England on Saturday and Sunday.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Chris Bulmer said that Storm Boelo will strike “the opposite end of the country to Storm Austen”.
He warned that the two weather events would bring an “impactful weekend of weather” for the whole country.
The expert added it will bring “impactful winds” to northern parts on Saturday night and through Sunday.
Britain’s second named storm of the year has been “invigorated by an active jet stream as it crosses the Atlantic”.
Ahead of Storm Boelo making landfall, residents in the South West have been warned of wind gusts up to 80mph from Storm Austen.
It will arrive on Thursday, with heavy rainfall and strong winds that will intensify by Friday morning.
Business owners in Cornwall fear the impact of the stormy conditions and say they are doing “everything they can” to prepare.
Cornwall Council has warned residents to avoid exposed coastal areas on Thursday evening and Friday.
The council said: “Storm Austen is on the way, with an amber weather warning in place across Cornwall on Friday due to dangerous winds.
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“Significant disruption is likely. Debris could affect roads, and power cuts are possible. If you need to travel, take extra care and consider whether your journey is necessary. It’s worth preparing now for power cuts.
“Make sure you have torches, spare batteries, a charged mobile phone, a power bank and other essentials to hand. Stay away from exposed coastal areas overnight and on Friday.
“Strong winds and large waves could make conditions extremely dangerous. Do not take risks, but if you see someone in trouble along the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”
The Met Office urged those within the amber warning zone to “stay indoors as much as possible”, but if you do need to go out, try not to “walk or shelter close to buildings and trees”.
Coastal residents are reminded that even from the shore, large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.
They stress residents should “take care if walking near cliffs, know your route and keep dogs on a lead”.
Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties are likely to cause injuries and endanger life.
In the worst case, the Met Office predicts flying debris is “likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life”.
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