Storm Austen brings strong winds and rain to East England
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 14:51 · Archive
Storm Austen, the first storm of the season, will bring strong winds and heavy rain to Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas on Friday.
Storm Austen, the first storm of the season, will move across southern England late Thursday and during Friday morning. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind affecting parts of Cambridgeshire including Cambridge, Peterborough, Ely and Huntingdon from 10am to 9pm on Friday.
Inland gales are possible, with gusts forecast to reach 45 to 55mph during Friday daytime. The Met Office warns that people should expect 'a spell of strong winds and touching gales at times'. In combination with locally heavy rain and many trees still in full leaf, there is potential for some power outages and travel disruption.
People may experience short-term loss of power, and bus and train services may be affected. The Met Office advises people to check road conditions before travelling and to amend their travel plans if necessary.
How it is being reported
- Storm Austen set to hit Cambridgeshire with 55mph winds as weather warning issuedCambridgeshire is set to be hit by 55mph winds and heavy rain tomorrow with a yellow weather warning for Storm Austen issued.Cambs Times · 22 Oct, 15:48
- Storm Austen set to hit Cambridgeshire with 55mph winds as weather warning issuedCambridgeshire is set to be hit by 55mph winds and heavy rain tomorrow with a yellow weather warning for Storm Austen issued.Ely Standard · 22 Oct, 15:48
- 9 hour weather warning issued for Cambridgeshire as Storm Austen hitsIt is the first storm of the seasonCambridgeshire Live · 22 Oct, 14:01
- ‘Potentially dangerous conditions’: What to expect as Storm Austen strikes Peterborough on FridayStorm Austen is forecast to move across southern England late Thursday and during Friday morningPeterborough Telegraph · 22 Oct, 09:09
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