UK's first named autumn storm could bring 70mph winds

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

The Met Office has warned that parts of the UK could face wind gusts of up to 70mph this week as the country's first named storm of the autumn approaches.

The UK's first named storm of the autumn could hit this week, with the Met Office warning that parts of the country could face wind gusts of up to 70mph. A storm is only named when it has the potential to cause disruption or damage that could result in an amber or red warning. If the storm is named, it will be called Austen.

Suffolk will not face the most severe weather but will need to brace for wind gusts of up to 43mph on Friday. Aldeburgh is due to experience the strongest winds, with 40mph winds forecast between 5am and 6am and 43mph winds between 6pm and 10pm. Southwold will be similarly gusty, with coastal regions hit by the worst weather. Elsewhere in the county will be wet, with rain forecast on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and at the weekend.

The week is forecast to be the wettest and windiest of the autumn so far, according to BBC Weather. Coastal areas including Felixstowe, Aldeburgh and Southwold will face the biggest wind gusts of the UK-wide system.

How it is being reported

• 43mph winds forecast for Suffolk as weather warning issued for parts of UKMore than 40mph winds are forecast for Aldeburgh and Southwold in Suffolk as weather warnings are issued around the UK.Ipswich Star · 20 Oct, 11:07
• 43mph winds forecast for Suffolk as weather warning issued for parts of UKMore than 40mph winds are forecast for Aldeburgh and Southwold in Suffolk as weather warnings are issued around the UK.East Anglian Daily Times · 20 Oct, 11:07

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