Storm Austen forecast to hit southern UK
Summary
Storm Austen is forecast to hit southern parts of the UK with strong winds and rain by the end of the week. The Met Office issued weather warnings as the storm could cause disruption, especially in coastal areas.Key Facts
- Storm Austen is the first named storm of the season in the UK.
- Winds could reach up to 60 mph widely, with gusts over 70 mph on exposed coasts.
- The storm is expected to hit southern UK on Friday.
- A yellow warning for strong winds covers southwest England, southern Wales, and parts of the south coast.
- The storm is caused by an area of low pressure in the Atlantic strengthened by the jet stream (a fast air current high in the sky).
- Rainfall of 20 to 30 millimeters is expected in many places.
- Storm Austen will move eastward through Friday and into the North Sea by the evening.
- More rain and wind are likely over the weekend and early next week, especially in western areas.
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