Norfolk braces for 47mph winds as autumn storm approaches

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Gusts of nearly 50mph are forecast to hit Norfolk's coast this week as the UK's first named autumn storm approaches.

Wind gusts of nearly 50mph are expected to hit Norfolk's coastline this week as the UK faces its first named autumn storm of autumn. The Met Office has warned that parts of the country could see gusts of up to 70mph. If named, the storm will be called Austen, though storms are only named when they have potential to cause disruption or damage warranting amber or red warnings.

The strongest winds are forecast along the coast, with Sheringham and Hunstanton likely to see the most severe conditions of 47mph gusts on Sunday. In Norwich, gusts could reach 41mph accompanied by rain. Yellow weather warnings are in place elsewhere in the south of the UK.

Temperatures across the county are expected to be around 14°C during the day and drop to 6°C at night throughout the week. Some sunny intervals are possible across large parts of Norfolk on Thursday and Friday afternoon, while mist and rain will dominate over the weekend. The Met Office warns that there is a risk of travel disruption and a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.

How it is being reported

• 47mph winds forecast for Norfolk as autumn weather takes blustery turnGusts of nearly 50mph are expected to hit parts of the Norfolk coastline as the autumn weather takes a blustery turn.Norwich Evening News · 20 Oct, 11:20
• 47mph winds forecast for Norfolk as autumn weather takes blustery turnGusts of nearly 50mph are expected to hit parts of the Norfolk coastline as the autumn weather takes a blustery turn.Eastern Daily Press · 20 Oct, 11:20

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