The UK is braced for ‘damaging’ winds and heavy downpours with two named storms expected to wreak disruption on Friday and over the weekend.

Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, could bring gusts of up to 80mph to parts of south-west England, with 60-70mph winds expected widely in the region.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind, covering Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly, coming into effect from 1am and remaining in place until 10am.

Continue reading at Manchester Evening News:
Storm Austen LIVE updates with amber warning in place and 70mph winds expected
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/storm-austen-live-updates-amber-34805033#entry4014165

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