Storm Boelo will follow Storm Austen By Brian Gaze [Published 06:30 23/10/2026] Storm Austen will bring disruptive rain and wind to parts of the UK today. A brief respite follows, but the second named storm of the 2026–27 season, Boelo, is following hot on its heels, bringing the likelihood of disruption to northern parts of the UK this weekend. 14 day forecast video Issued 20th October 2026 Stormy Friday The core of Storm Austen pushes eastwards just to the south of the UK. It will lead to a very unsettled day, with showers and longer outbreaks of rain affecting most of the UK, at least for a time. This afternoon it starts turning drier in the west. Winds will cause disruption, with the strongest gusts initially in the south west before transferring eastwards to southern coastal counties. It also becomes windy inland across Wales and England. Snow is possible over the higher parts of the Scottish mountains. Temperatures range from 7°C to 13°C, with the higher values in eastern England. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view. Ad-free browsing and premium features Subscribe to The Weather Outlook Premium to enjoy ad-free browsing and extra features. Subscribe on a recurring monthly basis or for a fixed 12 month period. Find out more: The Weather Outlook Premium UKV, Friday 23rd October [Tap animation to toggle cities] Tonight:Heavy outbreaks of rain spread north-eastwards across much of the UK. It becomes windy in the south and west, with severe gales developing in the south-western peninsula, western Wales and along the English Channel. The Signal Stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts and computer model trends by exploring our new feature, The Signal. It includes short videos, animations, and charts. View The Signal Tomorrow: Many places have a dry start, but there will be heavy outbreaks of rain in Northern Ireland. These quickly spread eastwards across all parts of the UK, bringing a very wet afternoon. However, showery conditions begin returning to the north west of the UK. Windy, particularly in the north where gusts of over 70mph are possible in coastal locations. UKV, Saturday 24th October [Tap animation to toggle cities] Sunday: Heavy outbreaks of rain affect much of Scotland, slowly clearing northwards. In other northern and central areas there will be a mix of sunny spells and showers. The south has a mostly dry and bright day. Windy, particularly in the north where gales or severe gales are likely. Outlook: The unsettled weather is likely to continue into early next week, but in the longer term, there are signs of high pressure having more influence in the south. This would lead to a greater chance of dry periods, particularly in southern areas. GFS overview for Sunday 25th October - Tuesday 27th October