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Full List of Places Affected and Exact Timings as Storm Austen Set to Hit UK
The Met Office warned of 70 mph gusts and 20-30 mm of rain as Storm Austen threatens travel disruption and power cuts.
- The Met Office named Storm Austen on Tuesday, the first storm of the 2026/27 season, bringing disruptive wind and rain to parts of London, England, Wales, and the West Midlands from late Thursday into Friday.
- An area of low pressure forming in the Atlantic will rapidly deepen as it is invigorated by the jet stream, creating the conditions for this week's severe weather event.
- Affected areas can expect gusts of up to 70mph, with widespread gusts of 50 to 60mph, while heavy rain of 20-30mm is forecast in many places with higher totals possible over elevated terrain.
- A 12-hour Yellow Warning for wind takes effect at 12am on Friday, warning of travel disruption, power cuts, and potential injuries from debris across affected regions.
- While Storm Austen's influence wanes late Friday as it moves into the North Sea, further periods of wind and rain are likely through the weekend and into next week, with heaviest rainfall expected in western areas.
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