A 60-year-old man has died after being struck by a falling tree in southern Scotland as Storm Boelo brought severe weather across the UK. Police Scotland confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway on Sunday morning.

The dangerous conditions associated with Storm Boelo have had a significant impact on power supplies, with 161,400 properties experiencing outages as of Sunday afternoon, according to the Energy Networks Association (ENA). The ENA noted that the severe weather is hampering efforts to restore electricity, limiting opportunities for network engineers to work safely.

This storm follows closely behind Storm Austen, which hit the UK on Friday. Cumulatively, the two storms have affected 838,700 properties nationwide with power cuts. Wind gusts reached a peak of 85mph in Machrihanish, Argyll and Bute, on Sunday morning, with speeds of 84mph recorded in Stornoway and Capel Curig.

An amber wind warning issued by the Met Office remains in effect for Scotland and parts of northern England until Sunday evening. A yellow warning covers other areas of northern England, the East and West Midlands, and North Wales. The Met Office has advised people to stay indoors and to avoid sheltering near buildings and trees if they must go outside.

Beyond the power outages and the tragic fatality, Storm Boelo has also led to flood warnings in England, Wales, and Scotland. The Scottish Highlands have recorded high rainfall totals, with 130mm measured in Cluanie Inn. The Scottish government convened to discuss the storm's impact and acknowledged the potential for adverse weather to return in the coming days.

Transportation services have also been heavily disrupted. Police in Scotland have urged against non-essential road journeys, and ferry services have been cancelled. Flights to and from several major airports, including Belfast, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Dublin, have faced cancellations. Train services across the UK are also experiencing disruptions.

The Met Office's chief forecaster, Jason Kelly, advised the public to prepare for potential disruptions, particularly to travel and power. He recommended securing outdoor items, planning travel in advance, and staying updated with weather forecasts and warnings.

Numerous events planned for the weekend have been cancelled due to the severe weather. These include a River of Light event in Merseyside, the closure of Knowsley Safari Park, and several markets in the North West, such as the Quayside Makers Market in Salford and Macclesfield Treacle Market. The Worksop Half Marathon in the East Midlands was also called off.