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Met Office amber wind warning issued with Storm Austen set to hit UK this week

Met Office Storm Austen United Kingdom

Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, is set to bring severe gusts of up to 80mph and heavy rain to southern parts of the UK .
An amber wind warning has been issued for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and the Isles of Scilly from 3am until 10am on Friday.
Broader yellow weather warnings for wind cover parts of Wales, the Midlands and southern England, while parts of Scotland face a yellow warning for rain.
The Met Office warned of potential power cuts, building damage, travel disruption and a danger to life from large waves along coastal roads.
Public safety officials, including the RNLI, have urged people to keep up to date with forecasts and avoid unnecessary risks near the water.

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