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Blackpool and the Fylde coast is set for an unsettled and windy weekend as Storm Boelo brings the threat of heavy rain, powerful gusts and disruption to travel, with amber weather warnings for wind issued across parts of northern England.

'Danger to life' - Met weather warning as Storm Boelo hits Fylde coast

Blackpool is set for a wet and windy weekend, with rain expected to become heavier on Saturday afternoon before conditions gradually turn drier on Sunday.

Weather forecast - Windy weekend and when to expect heavy rain

Lightpool Festival visitors are being warned that a small number of outdoor installations in Blackpool may be temporarily unavailable due to high winds forecast throughout the weekend.

Lightpool installation cancellation update amid Storm Boelo concerns

Met Office upgrades Storm Boelo weather alert to Amber for Blackpool and Fylde coast over 'danger to life'

Met Office updates Storm Boelo 'danger to life' alert for Fylde coast

Blackpool Transport has suspended its tramway until further notice and is diverting bus services away from the promenade due to severe weather.

Breaking Major transport update on tram and bus services amid weather warning

Flood gates at Cleveleys, Fleetwood and Knott End have been closed as of Friday morning as a precaution against potential flooding and airborne debris caused by strong winds associated with Storms Austen and Boelo.

Floodgate news amid Storm Boelo threat to life warning on Fylde coast

Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning for Blackpool & the Fylde coast as Storm Boelo on way this weekend

Breaking Met Office warns Storm Boelo could be 'danger to life' on Fylde coast

Blackpool and the Fylde coast are forecast to face a wet and windy weekend as Storm Austen, the first named storm of the autumn, develops in the Atlantic and moves towards the UK.

Storm Austen: heavy rain and strong winds forecast for Fylde coast

Here's when the clocks will go back and why we gain an hour in Autumn

Blackpool is set for a wet and unsettled week, with persistent rain forecast and the potential for strong winds as forecasters warn the UK could see its first named storm of the autumn later this week.

Week's weather as 1st named storm looms - when to expect rain and wind

Weekend weather forecast - when will the wind and heavy showers arrive

The final evening of Blackpool's World Fireworks Championships has been cancelled due to forecast weather conditions.

Huge update from Blackpool World Fireworks Championships organisers

Fylde coast weekend weather forecast - everything you need to know

Met Office weather update as Fylde coast set for sunny Monday before unsettled weather arrives later in week

Met Office weather update on when bad weather will arrive

Andrew Snowden MP and Councillor Tommy Threlfall

MP calls for body to coordinate flood prevention across Fylde coast

Blackpool Illuminations switch-on weather forecast - what to expect tonight

Blackpool Illuminations switch-on weather forecast - what to expect
Everything you need to know ahead one of the biggest night’s in the Blackpool calendar.
Jack Marshall

Peter Kay gatecrashes Blackpool BBC North West presenter's weather report live on air

Peter Kay gatecrashes Blackpool BBC presenter's live weather report

Thunderstorm warning issued for Blackpool amid hail, lightning, and flooding forecast

Thunderstorm warning amid large hail, lightning, and flooding forecast

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm weather warning for Blackpool and the Fylde coast

Thunderstorm alert for the Fylde coast - here's when it is most likely

Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Blackpool and Fylde coast

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms - what you need to know

9 sweltering images of people enjoying warm weather in latest heatwave

Low water levels at Grizedale Reservoir, August 2026

This is why Lancashire isn't in drought and hasn't got a hose pipe ban

Blackpool and the Fylde coast will experience its largest solar eclipse since 1999 this evening

Solar Eclipse in Blackpool LIVE: Everything you need to know

Pleasure Beach will be handing out 1,000 free solar eclipse glasses to those in attendance, in preparation for the Moon's movement across the Sun.

1,000 free solar eclipse glasses to be handed out by top attraction

New heatwave alert amid Met Office amber extreme heat warning as UK braced for 37°C

Heatwave alert as Met Office says Blackpool will sizzle in 29°C heat

This wonderful shot of Central beach on a beautiful sunny day was captured by Blackpool Gazette Camera Club member L Barsby Photography

Heatwave heading back to Blackpool - here's when temps will hit 28C

A yellow health warning has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency across Lancashire today

Scorching temperatures as heat health alert issued
Monday is set to be the hottest day of the week.
Colin Ainscough

Families flock to Blackpool during the first spell of hot weather earlier this year

Here's how the weekend weather is shaping up

'We enjoyed every minute' - Comparing recent heatwave to summers past

The Grade 1 listed Blackpool Tower peeks out from the clouds ahead of another scorching day at the northern seaside resort.

Rarely-seen natural phenomenon captured by talented photographer

Sefton Council kicks back at football ban claims. Photo: Denis - stock.adobe.com

Heatwaves causing injury concerns and costing football clubs thousands

Thunderstorm warning issued as Blackpool set for hot and unsettled weekend weather

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the North west

Alison Hammond of ITV's This Morning staying cool in record Blackpool temperatures

Alison Hammond of ITV's This Morning stays cool in Blackpool heatwave

11 pics of people enjoying the sun on the beach as temperatures soar

People enjoy the heatwave on St Annes beach. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Live LIVE updates as Blackpool and Fylde coast braces for 35C heatwave

St John Ambulance safety advice as record temperatures hit Fylde coast

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting

Extra precautions recommended as temperatures forecast to hit 35°C

Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool

Resort as hot as Europe as Met Office issues heat amber alert

A youngster plays in the sand near Central Pier in Blackpool ahead of what promises to be a warm and sunny Bank Holiday weekend. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Blackpool and the Fylde coast to bask in a mini heatwave once again

Rain or shine? This is what the Met Office forecast looks like for June in Lancashire

After 30C heat, here’s what Blackpool’s weather will do next

Roof partially collapses after lightning strikes home during storm

Lancashire Fire and Rescue are currently on the scene after a direct lightning strike to a property in Fleetwood caused damaged to a chimney.

'I thought it was a bomb' - Home hit by lightning during thunderstorms

'I've never heard thunder like it!' - Thunderstorm batters Fylde coast

Blackpool and the Fylde Coast has seen temperatures soar in recent days.

The Fylde Coast basks in bank holiday sunshine as temperatures soar

A youngster takes his Gruffallo to the beach in Blackpool ahead of what promises to be a warm and sunny Bank Holiday weekend. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Hotter than Benidorm - this is when the Fylde coast will sizzle

Sunshine and showers for the weekend

Here's when temperatures will lift in Blackpool

Conditions remain changeable with sunshine and outbreaks of rain

Touch warmer for Saturday as weather remains 'changeable'

Temperatures are set to rise across Blackpool this week, with early showers giving way to settled, sunny conditions

Showers to give way to sunshine and warmer temperatures

Blackpool is enjoying a spell of sunshine this afternoon, but the brighter conditions are not set to last

Sun to give way to afternoon rain before unsettled midweek weather

Blackpool is set for a cooler and more changeable end to the Easter half-term weekend

Weather for Easter half-term weekend as warm spell ends

Lancashire temperatures could reach the mid-20s later this week

Spring weather to return with temperatures set to rise mid-week

Storm Dave: Met Office issues 'Amber' weather warning from 7pm

Waves hit Blackpool during a previous storm

Storm Dave: High winds expected in Lancashire late today

An aerial photo shows the North Pier, Blackpool Tower and the beachfront, in Blackpool, north west England on March 9, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Beachgoers this Easter weekend urged to check conditions carefully

Blackpool and the Fylde coast are set to be hit by strong winds and unsettled weather over the Easter weekend

Storm Dave to bring 60mph winds over Easter weekend, warns Met Office

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