Wales: yellow rain warning on Saturday as Storm Boelo approaches

The Met Office is warning of heavy rain in Wales linked to Storm Boelo. A yellow rain warning was in force on Saturday 24 October 2026 and covered areas including Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Gwynedd. According to the Met Office page for Cardiff, the warning was due to run until 11pm that day.

Two storms within days

Storm Austen, named by the Met Office, brought wind and rain to southern England and Wales from Thursday evening, 22 October, into Friday 23 October. According to the description from the Welsh BBC service Cymru Fyw, it caused damage and power cuts, leaving hundreds of people without electricity. We could not confirm that figure in another source.

Storm Boelo is a separate low pressure system. The strongest wind is expected in the north: in Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England. Amber warnings are in place there, with gusts of 60-70mph and up to 80mph in exposed coastal areas.

Wind and rain in Wales

Wider yellow warnings extend further south, including into north Wales. On Saturday morning the Met Office extended a warning across northern England and into north Wales. Areas listed include Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Anglesey and Wrexham. According to the Met Office weekend forecast, southern England and Wales should become drier, but it will remain blustery and chilly.

Jason Kelly, the Met Office Chief Forecaster, said people should prepare for possible disruption, especially to travel and power supplies.

What this means for you

People living in or travelling around Wales, especially on Saturday 24 October, should check the latest Met Office warnings before setting out. Travel disruption and local flooding are possible. If the power goes off at home, you can report the fault to your local network operator and follow its updates.