Storm Austen arrives as first named storm of autumn

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 12:32 · Archive

Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, will bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the UK later this week.

Storm Austen has been named as the first named storm of the 2026–27 season. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for south west England and Wales, where wind gusts of up to 70mph are expected. Scotland is expected to avoid the worst conditions associated with the storm itself, though unsettled weather will still affect the country.

Glasgow is forecast to experience heavy rain on Friday with wind gusts of 26mph. Saturday is expected to be another gloomy day with more rain, becoming windier with the strongest gusts occurring later in the evening and into Sunday. Western parts of Scotland could experience gusts of up to 70–80mph on Saturday, which could lead to travel disruption including disruption to ferry services and restrictions on some bridges.

The Met Office's long-term forecast for Glasgow between Saturday and Monday indicates changeable and unsettled conditions, with weather systems spreading in from the Atlantic bringing spells of rain, heavy at times, together with a risk of strong winds or gales. Between systems, conditions are expected to be drier and brighter with some sunshine, though a few showers may occur in places. Temperatures are forecast to be slightly below normal at first but likely to rise above average later.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow set for heavy rain and strong winds as first UK storm of the season namedStorm Austen is set to batter parts of the UK later this week.Glasgow Live · 20 Oct, 11:51
• How Storm Austen will affect Glasgow as first named storm of autumn arrivesStorm Austen has been named as the first named storm of the season.Glasgow Times · 20 Oct, 11:37

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