Amber Wind Warning in Force for Central Scotland, Tayside and Fife as Storm Boelo Sweeps In

An amber warning for wind is in force across Central Scotland, Tayside and Fife until 9pm on Sunday, as Storm Boelo brings widespread severe gales to the region, according to the Met Office [1]. The warning, which also covers parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, was issued as the storm moved in from the west, bringing frequent showers through the morning that were heavy at times, with drier interludes developing into the afternoon, the Met Office said [1]. Winds were forecast to ease gradually from the west later in the afternoon, with a maximum temperature of 10°C expected during the day [1]. Strong winds will continue to ease through the evening and overnight, according to the forecast, with scattered showers from the west giving way to drier conditions and clear spells overnight [1]. Overnight temperatures are expected to fall to a minimum of 4°C [1]. Looking ahead, the Met Office forecast a change in conditions for Monday, with a dry and bright start before cloud and rain spread north from late morning, turning rather windy again through the afternoon and evening, with a high of 13°C [1]. Tuesday is expected to remain very windy with rain or showers, while Wednesday should bring brighter spells with scattered showers, driest in the east. Thursday is forecast to be dry with bright spells and variable cloud, according to the Met Office [1]. Beyond this week, the Met Office said a band of rain is likely to make increasingly erratic progress eastwards before fizzling out, as high pressure becomes more dominant near the UK [1]. Moving into early November, high pressure is expected to remain the dominant feature, bringing drier than normal conditions for most areas, though it could turn cloudy and grey at times, the forecaster said [1]. Where light winds combine with clear skies overnight, fog could develop, as is typical for the time of year, with temperatures likely to stay close to normal but with the potential for cold nights and some frost [1]. Further ahead, the Met Office said conditions may remain mostly settled with some chilly nights initially, before an increased chance of more unsettled weather develops later in November, bringing a possible return of rain and strong winds [1]. The exact extent and location of any wetter or windier spells remains uncertain and may not necessarily affect the areas that are climatologically wettest, the forecaster added, with temperatures overall likely to be near or a little above average [1].