Storm Boelo brings Amber wind warning to Grampian

The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for wind covering much of Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, with the alert remaining in force in Grampian until 2100 on Sunday 25 October, according to [1]. The warning coincides with Storm Boelo, which is set to bring severe gales to the region, with the Moray coast particularly affected through the middle of the day, according to [1]. Forecasters said a dry and bright start to Saturday would soon give way to outbreaks of rain spreading east and turning heavy, accompanied by strengthening southerly winds and gales near the coast, with a maximum temperature of 10°C, according to [1]. Rain is expected to clear temporarily before frequent showers return through the evening and overnight, becoming heavy at times as conditions turn windy again with further gales, the Met Office said. Overnight temperatures are forecast to fall to a minimum of 6°C, according to [1]. By Sunday, the worst of the storm is expected to hit, with frequent showers or longer spells of heavy rain alongside the severe gales linked to Storm Boelo, before drier interludes develop later in the day, according to [1]. Sunday's maximum temperature is forecast at 10°C. Looking ahead, the Met Office said Monday should bring a dry and bright morning before turning breezy with rain later. Tuesday is forecast to be very windy with showers, mainly in the west and some heavy, while Wednesday is expected to be largely dry and bright with some showers also confined to the west, according to [1]. The forecaster's longer-range outlook suggests that after an unsettled start to the week, conditions are likely to become more settled, with rain and stronger winds becoming increasingly confined to northwestern areas. Southern and eastern parts of the UK are expected to turn drier and calmer, bringing an increased chance of chilly nights and morning fog patches, according to [1]. A similar pattern is expected to continue into early November, though the Met Office said there is a chance that settled conditions could develop more widely for a time. Temperatures are expected to vary around the seasonal average during this period, according to [1]. Looking further ahead, the Met Office said slowly evolving weather patterns are more likely than normal in early November, increasing the chance of drier, settled spells, though most areas are still expected to see some rain or showers, with the focus likely to remain across the northwest of the UK. Moving into mid-November, the chances of a more unsettled weather regime are expected to increase again, bringing more frequent spells of rain for many areas and windy conditions at times, according to [1]. Some cold nights are possible during more settled spells, though temperatures overall are expected to be close to, or perhaps a little above, average, the Met Office said.