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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Dalton

UK braces for 80mph winds as storms Austen and Boelo approach

  • The UK is preparing for weather disruption as two storms, Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, are set to bring winds of up to 80mph and heavy rain.
  • Storm Austen is expected to affect south-west England on Friday, with an amber warning for wind issued across Cornwall , Devon , and the Isles of Scilly.
  • Meanwhile, Storm Boelo is set to hit Northern Ireland, Scotland, and northern England with gusts reaching up to 80mph in exposed coastal areas.
  • AccuWeather says the strongest wind gusts could cause structural damage, down trees and power lines, and cause potentially widespread power outages.
  • However, a third storm could also arrive over the UK early next week, according to AccuWeather.

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