Second storm set to batter west as Storm Boelo threatens Mayo over Bank Holiday weekend

Mayo could face a fresh spell of severe weather this Bank Holiday weekend as Storm Boelo is set to follow hot on the heels of Storm Austen, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the west and northwest of Ireland.

The UK Met Office has officially named Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the 2026/27 season, with the weather system expected to track to the northwest of Ireland on Saturday.

Met Éireann has confirmed that the storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall to western parts of the country, with further weather warnings anticipated for Saturday.

The development raises the prospect of two named storms affecting Ireland within approximately 36 hours, as Storm Austen is already forecast to bring widespread wet and windy conditions on Thursday night and into Friday.

While the south and east are expected to experience the worst of Storm Austen, attention is now turning towards the west and northwest as Boelo approaches.

Mayo could therefore face a particularly unsettled start to the October Bank Holiday weekend, with strong winds, heavy showers and difficult travelling conditions possible.

Met Éireann has also highlighted the potential for coastal flooding in exposed low-lying areas, with spring tides coinciding with the spell of unsettled weather.

The forecaster has urged people attending outdoor events over the weekend to monitor weather updates, particularly where temporary structures and Halloween decorations are in place.

Storm Boelo is expected to move onwards towards northern England and Scotland after tracking past Ireland.