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…
Large waves and beach debris are forecast to be thrown across coastal roads and seafronts as the season's first named storm moves in on Friday. The amber alert covers Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and the Isles of Scilly from 3am to 10am. Power cuts and structural damage to buildings are likely. Deputy chief forecaster Chris Bulmer warned the storm's exact track remains uncertain.
A yellow wind warning also covers Wales, the South East and Herefordshire from midnight Friday.
Scotland faces a yellow rain warning, with up to 80mm possible in places.
Road, rail, air and ferry passengers have been warned to expect cancellations and closures.
