Storm Austen brings 70mph winds and rain to Wales on Friday

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 09:03 · Archive

Storm Austen will bring winds up to 70mph and heavy rain to Wales from late Thursday, with a yellow weather warning in place until 2pm on Friday.

Storm Austen will sweep across Wales from late Thursday, October 22, bringing disruptive weather through Friday. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for south east and west Wales from midnight until 2pm on Friday, October 23.

Pembrokeshire will be among the first areas to be affected, as the storm approaches from the south-west before moving eastwards. The strongest winds are forecast to peak during Friday morning. In Newport, the Met Office forecasts winds building from 8am, reaching 45mph at 8am, 44mph at 9am, and peaking at 49mph by 11am before gradually easing through the afternoon. More widely across Wales, gusts of 50mph to 60mph are expected, with coastal and exposed locations potentially seeing 70mph or more.

Heavy rain will accompany the winds, with a 90 per cent chance of precipitation through the early morning and 20mm to 30mm expected in many areas. The Met Office has warned of risks including disruption to travel, power cuts, road and bridge closures, and damage to buildings. Conditions are expected to ease as the day progresses and the storm moves eastwards.

How it is being reported

• Met Office issues Storm Austen update as strong winds and heavy rain to hit GwentThe Met Office has issued an update as Storm Austen is set to hit south east Wales with winds up to 70mph and heavy rain.South Wales Argus · 22 Oct, 09:00
• Met Office full list of storm names as Storm Austen sparks warningsWe can expect very strong winds and heavy rainWalesOnline · 22 Oct, 08:20
• Just where will Storm Austen winds peak on Friday amid weather warning?Strong winds and heavy rain are on the way as Storm Austen moves across the UK.South Wales Argus · 21 Oct, 15:22
• Exact time Storm Austen will hit Wales as 70mph winds sweep across the countryThe Met Office has issued a yellow warning as Storm Austen is set to hit Wales with 70mph winds at midnight on Friday, October 23South Wales Argus · 21 Oct, 11:00

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