Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning as Storm Austen threatens Cornwall and Devon with 80mph gusts
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 amber alert runs from the early hours of Friday until 10am across Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and the Isles of Scilly. The Lizard could see 78mph gusts by 6am, with St Ives close behind at 77mph. Forecasters warn of power cuts, damaged buildings and beach debris hurled onto coastal roads. Storm Boelo is expected to follow over the weekend, bringing gusts of up to 80mph to Scotland.
London is under a yellow wind warning during half-term, with inland gales of up to 55mph.
Eastbourne is shutting parts of its seafront, and Horsham has cancelled its fireworks night.
Cornwall bar owner Jamie-Lee Job is bolting things down: 'hopefully the roof stays on.'
