2026-10-22 · BBC News
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Extra safety measures have been set up by people and businesses as they prepare for the UK's first named storm of the season.
Storm Austen is forecast to bring gusts of up to 80mph (130km/h) and heavy rain across parts of Cornwall and Devon from Thursday night, according to the Met Office.
The conditions, which are also set to affect parts of Wales, England's south coast, Wiltshire and Somerset, have led to two weather warnings being issued, external for Friday. assertive