Storm Austen brings 50mph winds and disruption to Suffolk
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 17:33 · Archive
Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, is forecast to bring 50mph winds to Suffolk on Friday with potential disruption to transport and power.
Suffolk is bracing for Storm Austen, the first named storm of the 2026/27 weather season, as the system develops over the Atlantic before moving eastwards across Britain. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering the entire county between 10am and 9pm on Friday, October 23.
Forecasters predict gusts of up to 50mph in Ipswich and coastal locations including Aldeburgh, Southwold and Felixstowe. In some exposed coastal areas, gusts could exceed 70mph. The storm is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain, with chilly conditions throughout.
Potential impacts include large waves, coastal spray, travel disruption and possible short-term power outages. Members of the public are being urged to stay well away from large waves and turbulent seas. The strongest impacts are expected on Friday, October 23.
How it is being reported
- Storm Austen bringing 'weather bomb' to Suffolk - here's everything you need to knowSuffolk is bracing for the impact of Storm Austen as 50mph wind speeds and freezing gusts arrive in the UK.East Anglian Daily Times · 22 Oct, 17:02
- Storm Austen bringing 'weather bomb' to Suffolk - here's everything you need to knowSuffolk is bracing for the impact of Storm Austen as 50mph wind speeds and freezing gusts arrive in the UK.Ipswich Star · 22 Oct, 17:02
In this story: Suffolk · Met Office · Ipswich · Aldeburgh · Southwold · Felixstowe
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