Amber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UK
Storm Austen has triggered amber weather warnings across parts of the UK, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain. The storm is expected to cause significant travel disruption, power outages, and potential damage to buildings.
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Image source, AFP via Getty Images By Chris Fawkes Lead Weather Presenter Published 6 minutes ago An amber weather warning has come into force in parts of the UK as Storm Austen brings a swathe of powerful winds and heavy rain on Friday.
South West England is forecast to be worst hit by the storm which the Met Office warns could bring travel disruption, power cuts and a possible danger to life.
Wind gusts of 60-70mph, with 80mph in exposed locations, are forecast across Cornwall and parts of Devon, where the Met Office warning is in force until 10:00 BST.
Wind gust of 45-60mph are forecast more widely across most of England and Wales, where two less severe yellow warnings will be in force throughout Friday. A separate yellow warning will also cover part of Scotland, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, from 06:00 BST.
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