Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mike Taylor

UK weather: ‘Danger to life’ warning issued by Met Office as Storm Austen set to bring 80mph winds

An amber wind warning has been issued for parts of southwest England, where heavy rain and severe gusts of up to 80mph are predicted.

Storm Austen, marking the season’s first named storm, is anticipated to cause travel chaos and potential damage towards the tail end of the week.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.