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Storms Austen and Boleo: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for East Ayrshire

Met Office issues Yellow Warnings for rain and wind, with SEPA issuing a flood alert for Ayrshire and Arran.

Generic image of a stormy sky over a Scottish coastline with rough seas.
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Generic image of a stormy sky over a Scottish coastline with rough seas.

East Ayrshire is bracing for severe weather as Storms Austen and Boleo are set to bring heavy rain and strong winds over the coming days.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for rain, effective from 6am Friday 23 October to 3am Saturday 24 October. This will be followed by a Yellow Warning for wind, in place from 6pm Saturday 24 October to 9pm Sunday 25 October.
In addition, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued a flood alert specifically for the Ayrshire and Arran region. Residents are advised to exercise caution if travelling outdoors during this period.
Further updates on the weather situation can be found on the Met Office website: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/regional/st.
Based on information from the official source: East Ayrshire Council (22/10/2026)

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