Storms Cause Widespread Disruption Across Northern Europe
Source reports published 24 Oct 2026, 10:57 pm – 26 Oct 2026, 2:44 am AEST
Severe storms, including Storm Boelo and Storm Austen, impacted northern Europe over a 48-hour period. Power outages, flight cancellations, and disruptions to transportation networks occurred across multiple countries.
What happened
- Storms Boelo and Austen caused widespread disruption across England and Wales, Scotland, France, and Germany.
- More than 5,000 homes in England and Wales experienced power outages, while over 150,000 homes across Europe were affected.
- Strong winds, reaching up to 80mph in the UK and 135km/h in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, led to the cancellation of ferry journeys, train services, and ticketed events.
- Roads and rail lines were blocked by fallen trees and power cables.
- The Energy Networks Association reported over 400,000 homes lost power at some point during the storms.
- In Brighton, a portion of the pier was damaged by Storm Austen.