Fastrack · Storm Austen Expected to Bring Danger-to-Life Warnings

Storm Austen is forecast to bring gusts of up to 80mph and heavy rain to parts of the UK from Thursday night. It is the first named storm of the season.

3am to 10am Friday: amber wind warning for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Scilly.
Yellow wind warning covers southern England and Wales until 2pm Friday.
Yellow rain warning covers parts of Scotland through early Saturday.
60-70mph gusts possible, Met Office deputy chief forecaster Chris Bulmer said.

Why it matters: The Met Office and the RNLI warned of power cuts, travel disruption and building damage. They also cited danger to life from large waves and debris on coastal roads.

Devon County Council warned trees still in leaf raise the risk of falls.
Dartmouth Food Festival moved some Friday events to Saturday morning.

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Center coverage, 1 sources: The center focuses on how residents, businesses and rescue crews in Devon and Cornwall are preparing.

BBC News4hDevon and Cornwall battens down the hatches before Storm Austen

Left coverage, 1 sources: The left frames the story around the 80mph wind forecast and the warnings issued.

The Independent1hStorm Austen mapped: Where 80mph winds are set to blast UK as ‘danger to life’ warning issued for first storm of season

Right coverage, 2 sources: The right presents a practical guide to how long the storm will last and where warnings apply.

The Sun16hHow long will Storm Austen last? Latest UK weather forecast and where Met Office warnings are in place this week Daily Mail35mMet Office issues wind warning for London as Storm Austen to batter Britain with 80mph gales in October half-term

What’s next: The low-pressure system is expected to move away Friday afternoon, with a drier start Saturday.

Another Atlantic low is forecast to bring rain and strong winds Saturday night into Sunday.
Bulmer said the storm's exact track remains uncertain, so the final reach of the strongest winds is unclear.