Amber warning issued as Storm Austen approaches UK
An amber warning is now in place for Storm Austen, the season's first named storm, which is due to hit the south of the UK on Friday, with Ireland also under a warning.
BBC News reports an amber warning has been issued for Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season. The warning is an upgrade from the yellow severe weather warning reported earlier.
BBC News says a deep low-pressure system is forecast to pass near the south of the UK early on Friday. South-west England is expected to be hit hardest.
In Wales, BBC News reports gusts of about 50 to 60mph are likely across large parts of the south on Friday. Another BBC headline puts coastal gusts at up to 70mph.
BBC News also reports that the Republic of Ireland's weather service has issued a warning. It cites the potential for flooding and travel disruption.
Earlier, the Guardian reported the Met Office expected gusts of up to 60mph in southern areas. BBC News said the storm would bring damaging winds and heavy rain.
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- BBC NewsStorm Austen to bring severe gales to UK as weather warning issuedTue, Oct 20, 5:42 AM EDT
- The GuardianStorm Austen forecast to hit southern UKTue, Oct 20, 7:38 AM EDT
- BBC NewsAmber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rainWed, Oct 21, 5:04 AM EDT
- BBC NewsStorm Austen to batter Wales coast with 70mph windsWed, Oct 21, 6:10 AM EDT
- BBC NewsIrish weather warning ahead of Storm AustenWed, Oct 21, 7:48 AM EDT
- BBC NewsTwo storms in two days as Austen and Boelo target UKThu, Oct 22, 6:05 AM EDT
- BBC NewsWeather warning in place ahead of Storm BoeloThu, Oct 22, 8:43 AM EDT
- BBC NewsAmber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UKThu, Oct 22, 8:08 PM EDT
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Earlier versions (1)
- Tue, Oct 20, 7:50 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Storm Austen, first named storm of the season, forecast to hit UK