Yellow warning of wind affecting North East England
There has been a Yellow Wind Alert issued by the MET office for the North East - in effect between 18:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 24 Oct 2026 and 21:00 (UTC) on Sun 25 Oct 2026
Headline
Storm Boelo bringing a very windy spell this weekend with some disruption likely across parts of northern UK.
What to expect
- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
For more tips and advice on how to stay safe and healthy at home or outdoors Advice - Met Office.
See the following for advice on travelling in storms, rain and strong winds and staying safe in heavy rain.
If you experience a power cut, you should contact the electricity Distribution Network Operator (DNO) that covers your area. For more advice and support on what to do in a power cut, click here.