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Storm Austen Hits UK

19 Oct to 21 Oct

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Matt TaylorBBC
Joe RossiterDaily Mail
Ian JonesEvening Standard
Ben RichBBC
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Storm Austen Hits UK. (2026, October 21). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/89714

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Gusts of up to 60mph could hit the south of the country while coastal areas could see 70mph or stronger gales.

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The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning covering southern England and south Wales from late Thursday and until 2pm on Friday,, with strong gusts expected to cause travel delays, cancellations and longer journey times.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 19 Octwording from Evening Standard

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19 Oct
Weather models suggest there is the potential for the jet stream to guide a deep area of low pressure across the UK by Friday.
2 outlets · BBC
21 Oct
“Peak gusts in excess of 70mph are possible on the most exposed coastal areas, while 50 to 60mph are likely more widely within the warning area.”
3 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 6 articles

21 Oct Travel warning issued for millions of rail passengers as Storm Austen to batter UK with 70mph winds
Evening Standard
21 Oct Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain
BBC
20 Oct First named storm of the season to bring strong winds to parts of UK
Evening Standard
20 Oct First named storm of the season to bring strong winds to parts of UK
Evening Standard
19 Oct Brits brace for heavy rain and 70mph gales as first named storm of the season set to batter UK this week
Daily Mail
19 Oct Chance of storms this week as Atlantic jet stream roars into life
BBC

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