The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for strong winds as Storm Austen approaches the UK, particularly affecting Cornwall and parts of west Devon from 03:00 to 10:00 BST on Friday. Gusts of up to 80mph are expected along exposed coasts, with 60-70mph gusts inland, raising risks of flying debris, injuries, power cuts, and damage to buildings. A broader yellow warning covers much of southern England, south Wales, and southern and eastern Scotland, where heavy rain could cause flooding.
Storm Austen, the first named storm of the 2026/2027 season, is developing in the Atlantic and will bring significant disruption to transport and services. The storm's centre will move through the English Channel, potentially impacting the Channel Islands with damaging winds. Following Austen, another low-pressure system may bring further gales and heavy rain, especially in northern UK regions, indicating a potentially unsettled autumn with intermittent wind and rain.
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