Storm Boelo: Met Office issues warning for high winds in Halifax, Brighouse, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge

The Met Office has forecast strong winds for Calderdale the weekend as Storm Boelo is named.

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued covering northern UK.

Storm Boelo will impact Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England over the weekend.

A deep area of low pressure is forecast to bring impactful winds on Saturday night and through Sunday to northern parts of the UK. The system will be invigorated by an active jet stream as it crosses the Atlantic before reaching Northern Ireland and western Scotland on Saturday afternoon.

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The yellow weather warning covers Calderdale from 12pm on Saturday (October 24) to 9pm on Sunday (October 25).

Calderdale weather forecast

In Calderdale the forecast is heavy rain tomorrow.

There will be highs of 13C and lows of 8C.

Wind speeds are expected to reach 48mph.

On Sunday, the forecast is for light showers with highs of 11C and lows of 6.

Max wind gusts of 58mph.

What to expect from the weather warning

Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible

Some damage to buildings and trees, such as tiles blown from roofs and large branches or trees blown over, could happen

Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible

Some roads and bridges may close

Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage

Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

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