Met Office issues amber 'danger to life' warning as Storm Austen threatens 80mph gusts in Cornwall and Devon
The Met Office warns power cuts and structural damage to buildings are a significant risk as the storm targets Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and the Isles of Scilly from…
The season's first named storm is expected to strike between 3am and 10am on Friday, with Plymouth and the Isles of Scilly also in the firing line. Huge waves and hurled beach debris on sea fronts and coastal roads are likely to put lives at risk. Power cuts and damaged buildings are possible. Deputy chief forecaster Chris Bulmer warned of 'increasing confidence' in disruptive winds.
A yellow wind warning covers south Wales, Herefordshire and southern England until 2pm Friday.
Scotland faces up to 80mm of rain, with Glasgow, Ayrshire and Lanarkshire in the zone.
National Rail warns trains may slow as falling debris threatens tracks and power lines.
