Storm Austen to bring strong winds and rain to London
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 12:02 · Archive
Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to southern England on Friday, October 23.
Storm Austen, the Met Office's first named storm of the season, will approach the UK from late Thursday, October 22, with heavy rain and strong winds forecast to affect southern England on Friday, October 23. The storm is expected to bring gusts of 50 to 60mph widely, with exposed coastal areas potentially seeing winds exceed 70mph. A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for parts of southern England from midnight to midday on Friday.
London is forecast to experience rain and strengthening winds from Thursday evening, with very windy conditions and heavy rain continuing overnight and into Friday. Temperatures are expected to reach around 13°C to 14°C during the day. However, London is not currently under a weather warning, and forecasters say the capital may not experience the strongest gusts. The Met Office has warned of potential travel disruption, power cuts and injuries from flying debris across the warning area.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree noted that the storm's precise track and position are still being determined. Conditions are expected to improve on Saturday, though some showers may linger.
How it is being reported
- Storm Austen named as Met Office gives verdict on it reaching LondonThe first named storm of the season has been announced by the Met Office, with Storm Austen forecast to bring strong winds to parts of southern England on Friday.MyLondon · 20 Oct, 11:14
- Storm Austen is coming to London with 40mph wind gusts forecastStorm Austen is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to southern England on Friday, October 23. Here's what the Met Office forecast means for London.This Is Local London · 20 Oct, 11:11
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