Storm Austen to bring strong winds and rain to UK

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 14:38 · Archive

Storm Austen will bring gusts of up to 70mph to parts of southern England and south Wales from late Thursday.

The Met Office has confirmed that Storm Austen will hit parts of the UK this week, with the first storm of the 2026/27 season expected to arrive from late Thursday, October 22 and into Friday, October 23. Yellow weather warnings have been issued for southern England and south Wales, in place from midnight on Friday until 12pm.

Areas affected by the storm can expect gusts of up to 70mph, with wider gusts of 50 to 60mph. Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree said peak gusts in excess of 70mph are 'possible on the most exposed coastal areas, while 50-60mph are likely more widely within the warning area'.

The Met Office has warned that there is a chance of travel disruption, power cuts and injuries from debris. Those in affected areas have been urged to stay up to date with the latest advice and information, as weather warnings are under constant review and could be updated as confidence increases.

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• Full list of places affected and exact timings as Storm Austen set to hit UKThe Met Office has said that Storm Austen will hit the UK this week with strong winds. Check the full list of locations and when to expect it.Worcester News · 20 Oct, 14:13
• Full list of places affected and exact timings as Storm Austen set to hit UKThe Met Office has said that Storm Austen will hit the UK this week with strong winds. Check the full list of locations and when to expect it.Malvern Gazette · 20 Oct, 14:13

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