Storm Austen brings yellow weather warning to north-west

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across the north-west as Storm Austen brings gale-force winds on Friday.

Storm Austen is set to bring gale-force winds to the north-west on Friday. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across the region, coming into effect from 10am and lasting until 9pm.

Forecasters expect a spell of inland gales with gusts of 45 to 55mph during Friday daytime. In combination with locally heavy rain and many trees still in full leaf, there is potential for some power outages and travel disruption. Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges are likely, with bus and train services affected and journeys likely to take longer. Some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities may be affected by spray and large waves.

A Met Office spokesman said: 'While the winds across the warning area are not expected to be as strong as those further south and west, a spell of inland gales is possible with gusts around 45mph to 55mph during Friday daytime.' The Met Office has issued an amber warning for parts of south-west England, where winds of up to 80mph are expected. The weather for much of Friday is forecast to be wet and cloudy with temperatures around 11 degrees, clearing from around 5pm with a drier and colder evening into Saturday.

How it is being reported

• Gale-force wind weather warning issued as Storm Austen set to hit regionMet Office issues yellow wind warning for north west as Storm Austen brings 55mph gusts, travel disruption, power cuts and coastal impacts on Friday.Northwich Guardian · 22 Oct, 10:43
• Gale-force wind weather warning issued as Storm Austen set to hit regionMet Office issues yellow wind warning for north west as Storm Austen brings 55mph gusts, travel disruption, power cuts and coastal impacts on Friday.Warrington Guardian · 22 Oct, 10:43
• Weather warning in place as Storm Austen winds expected to affect Cheshire WestWITH the country braced for Storm Austen, the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind from Friday across Cheshire West.Chester Standard · 22 Oct, 10:35

In this story: Met Office · Storm Austen · North West England · South West England

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