# UK weather: Amber warning issued by Met Office ahead of Storm Austen

- Link: https://antisocial.news/uk-weather-amber-warning-issued-by-met-office-ahead-of-storm-austen/
- Published: 2026-10-21T10:04:00+01:00
- Author: Stringer

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for strong winds as Storm Austen is forecast to sweep across parts of the UK. The warning – the second-highest tier that the Met Office issues – is valid for Cornwall and parts of west Devon from 03:00 until 10:00 BST on Friday. Wind gusts of up to 80mph (130km/h) are expected around exposed coasts, with 60-70mph gusts elsewhere. Flying debris could lead to injuries or a danger to life, with the risk of power cuts and damage to buildings. A broader yellow Met Office warning covers large swathes of southern England and south Wales with some travel disruption possible. This is a breaking story and will be updated shortly. Source link