# Storm Boelo impact in the United Kingdom

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/storm-boelo-impact-in-the-united-kingdom
> Updated: 2026-10-25T11:45:44.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In anticipation of Storm Boelo, emergency response teams and highways crews mobilized across the United Kingdom to prepare for severe weather. In Northern Ireland, authorities activated road maintenance crews and volunteer rescue teams following amber wind warnings for Antrim and Derry. In Cheshire East, officials implemented 24/7 monitoring and deployed gritters and salt to manage potential flooding, snow, and ice.

As the storm progressed, it caused significant travel disruption, including flight cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick airports and various domestic route disruptions by British Airways. Rail services were also impacted by fallen trees and operational restrictions. In London, the storm forced the cancellation of the ‘Diwali on the Square’ celebrations in Trafalgar Square. A fatality was reported in north London after a tree fell on a vehicle in Gladstone Park, killing a man in his 20s.

Air travel faced heavy impacts, with British Airways reporting cancellations for domestic routes to Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Manchester. At Birmingham Airport, a Jet2 Boeing 737-800 arriving from Venice briefly veered off the runway onto the grass during landing due to strong crosswinds; however, the aircraft returned to the tarmac and all passengers disembarked safely. Other airports, including Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, and Bristol, reported diversions and cancellations, while Air France and easyJet flights also struggled with landing approaches. While the Met Office has issued yellow wind warnings for parts of Scotland and western England, London is expected to see a period of dry weather following the storm.

## Claims

- A Jet2 flight from Venice veered onto the grass during landing at Birmingham Airport. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Storm Boelo caused a man in his 20s to die in north London after a tree crushed his car. (single source)
- British Airways cancelled flights to Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Manchester from Heathrow. (single source)
- The Met Office issued yellow wind warnings for parts of Scotland and western England. (single source)
- London is expected to experience at least ten days of dry weather. (single source)
- Air France and easyJet flights experienced landing difficulties or diversions. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Storm Boelo causes flight disruptions and fatalities in the UK

Storm Boelo has triggered widespread flight cancellations and diversions across UK airports and caused a fatality in north London after a tree fell on a vehicle.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/storm-boelo-causes-travel-chaos-and-fatalities-in-the-united-kingdom

### 2026-10-24: Emergency teams mobilize across UK ahead of winter weather and Storm Boelo

Emergency crews and highways teams in Northern Ireland and Cheshire East are mobilizing to prepare for Storm Boelo and winter weather conditions, including high winds, flooding, and ice.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emergency-teams-mobilize-across-uk-ahead-of-winter-weather-and-storm-boelo

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