Storm Austen amber warning for UK and Ireland

Ireland's weather service has warned of potential flooding and travel disruption ahead of Storm Austen, while UK forecasters issued an amber wind warning for south-west England on Friday, with gusts of up to 80mph expected as a deep low-pressure system passes close to the south of the UK.

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Amber warning issued ahead of Storm Austen

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What changed in this update

The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.

Event intelligence

Storm Austen impacts the UK and Ireland

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Current state

Storm Austen has hit south-west England, leaving thousands of homes without power and dozens of schools in Cornwall closed; a gust of 76mph was recorded at St Mary’s Airport on the Isles of Scilly.

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What changed

Storm Austen has struck south-west England, causing thousands of homes to lose power and dozens of Cornwall schools to close, with a 76mph gust recorded on the Isles of Scilly.

In this event Thousands of homes without power as Storm Austen hits south-west England Earlier coverage

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BBC Published 21 October 2026

Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain

The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.

BBC Published 21 October 2026

Irish weather warning ahead of Storm Austen

The Republic of Ireland's weather service warns of potential of flooding and travel disruption.

Sky Published 21 October 2026

Amber warning issued ahead of Storm Austen

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