Wind gust of 84mph recorded as Storm Boelo brings disruption
Storm Boelo caused flooding, fallen trees and power cuts across Wales after following Storm Austen over the weekend. The disruption affected homes, roads and rail services, while flood warnings remained in place in parts of south Wales.
A gust of 84mph was recorded at Capel Curig, where 54.6mm of rain fell on Saturday; Cardiff’s Bute Park recorded 55.2mm. Some 555 homes in Rhayader and about 100 elsewhere in south Wales were without power on Sunday morning. Buses replaced some Transport for Wales trains, and a yellow wind warning covered parts of north Wales until 21:00 GMT.
In short
- Storm Boelo brought flooding and fallen trees to Wales.
- Wind gusts reached 84mph in Conwy county.
- Hundreds of homes lost power and some trains were replaced by buses.
Explained simply
Storms bring strong winds and heavy rain, which can cause rivers to rise, trees to fall and roads or railways to become unsafe. Wales is often affected by Atlantic weather systems, and damage or flooding can disrupt travel and leave homes without electricity.
The Met Office names some storms when they are expected to have significant impacts. Local councils, Natural Resources Wales, transport operators and electricity companies respond to hazards such as flooding, blocked routes and damaged power lines. Warnings help people and services prepare for these risks.