# Storms Austen and Boelo cause widespread disruption > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/autumn-travel-trends-in-spain-and-europe > Updated: 2026-10-26T07:56:46.000Z. Sources: 304. Developments: 7. Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, caused significant disruption across Western Europe due to “explosive cyclogenesis.” In France, approximately 300,000 homes lost power, primarily in Brittany, Normandy, and Pays de la Loire, with wind gusts reaching up to 161 km/h at Pointe du Raz. The UK saw wind gusts of 80 mph leaving over 18,000 homes without electricity, while Germany reported injuries in Nastetten and rail disruptions in Karlsruhe and Aachen. One death was reported in the Manche department, France, attributed to cardiac arrest while clearing a fallen tree. As Austen passed, Storm Boelo moved north, intensifying the impact across Northern Europe with wind gusts reaching up to 135 km/h. The combined storm activity has led to widespread power outages affecting over 150,000 households across the region. In the UK, approximately 82,000 homes remained without electricity as of Sunday morning, with around 7,000 customers affected in Northern Ireland. Germany reported about 10,000 households without power in the Freiburg area, which impacted local hospital operations. Fatalities have risen in the United Kingdom; following the death of a 60-year-old man in southern Scotland, a second man in his 20s was killed in northern London when a tree fell on his vehicle. Transportation networks have faced severe challenges, including flight cancellations at Schiphol Airport, London Heathrow, and Frankfurt. In the UK, ferry services between Belfast and Scotland or England were suspended, and rail and road networks in Scotland were blocked by debris. Flood warnings have been issued for parts of England, Wales, and Scotland, alongside coastal overtopping warnings for the Isle of Man. In France, Storm Austen caused specific damage to religious structures in Brittany and Normandy. ## Claims - Approximately 288,600 homes in France lost power due to the storm. (disputed by 7 sources) - Rainfall totals in the Cévennes region are expected to reach between 150mm and 200mm. (disputed by 2 sources) - Approximately 82,000 households in the UK were without power as of 08:00 local time on Sunday. (corroborated by 30 sources) - Wind gusts reached up to 135 km/h in northern parts of the UK. (corroborated by 23 sources) - Electricity has been restored to 345,000 customers following storms Austen and Boelo. (corroborated by 21 sources) - Approximately 7,000 people in Northern Ireland were without electricity. (corroborated by 19 sources) - Storm Boelo is forecast to bring more wind and rain to the region. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Belfast ferry services to Scotland and England were cancelled. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Wind gusts in France could reach up to 140 km/h. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Storm Austen is the first named storm of the season. (corroborated by 10 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Storm Austen causes widespread damage in Brittany and Normandy Storm Austen caused significant damage across Brittany and Normandy, France, leaving 19,000 homes without power and damaging various buildings, including several historic churches. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/storm-austen-causes-widespread-damage-in-brittany-and-normandy ### 2026-10-24: Northern Europe storms Boelo and Austen cause fatalities and widespread power outages Storms Boelo and Austen have struck Northern Europe, killing at least one person, cutting power to over 150,000 homes, and causing major travel disruptions across the UK, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. 127 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/storm-boelo-causes-power-outages-and-water-disruptions-in-ireland ### 2026-10-21: Europe weather: Storms Austen and Boelo cause widespread disruption Storms Austen and Boelo have triggered widespread power outages, travel cancellations, and flood warnings across France, the UK, Norway, and much of Northern Europe. 189 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/storm-austen-causes-widespread-power-outages-and-travel-disruption-in-france ### 2026-10-21: France weather: Autumnal rain and wind across the country France is experiencing widespread autumnal weather, with rain fronts moving from the southwest to the northeast and wind gusts reaching up to 75 km/h in parts of the Var. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-weather-autumnal-rain-and-wind-across-the-country ### 2026-10-20: France faces severe wind and storm threats this week France faces a week of severe weather, including high wind gusts of up to 140 km/h in the north and continued flooding risks in the south as Atlantic storms move in. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-faces-severe-wind-and-storm-threats-this-week ### 2026-10-18: France weather: Storm Adam triggers flood alerts in the south France faces heavy rain and flooding in the southeast due to Storm Adam, with orange alerts issued for several departments. A separate storm system may bring high winds to the north by Friday. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/autumn-travel-trends-highlight-scenic-routes-and-budget-destinations ### 2026-09-19: Budapest and New York lead autumn travel preferences for Spaniards Budapest and New York City lead autumn travel preferences for Spanish tourists, who are increasingly choosing the mid-season to benefit from lower prices and fewer crowds. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/budapest-and-new-york-lead-autumn-travel-preferences-for-spaniards --- Cite as: Storms Austen and Boelo cause widespread disruption. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/autumn-travel-trends-in-spain-and-europe