UK households urged to stock up on three items as Storm Austen and Boelo to hit Greater Manchester

Manchester Evening News - Oct 23, 2026

Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of the UK

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Britain to be battered by TWO storms in 24 hours: Met Office issues warnings for Storm Austen and Storm Boelo with 80mph gales and heavy rain hitting from tonight

Britain will be battered by two named storms in just 24 hours as the country faces damaging winds and travel disruption from Storm Austen followed by Storm Boelo.

UK households urged to stock up on three items as Storm Austen and Boelo to hit Greater Manchester

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