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Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain
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Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain

Wind gusts of up to 80mph are expected as Storm Austen hits parts of the UK.

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The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for strong winds in Cornwall and west Devon as Storm Austen sweeps across the UK, bringing gusts up to 80mph.

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The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for strong winds as Storm Austen is forecast to sweep across parts of the UK.

The warning - the second-highest tier that the Met Office issues - is valid for Cornwall and parts of west Devon from 03:00 until 10:00 BST on Friday.

Wind gusts of up to 80mph (130km/h) are expected around exposed coasts, with 60-70mph gusts elsewhere.

Flying debris could lead to injuries or a danger to life, with the risk of power cuts and damage to buildings.

A broader yellow Met Office warning covers large swathes of southern England and south Wales with some travel disruption possible.

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  • Amber weather warning valid from 03:00 until 10:00 BST on Friday.

    Very likely · Within days

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  • Will the storm cause widespread power outages?
  • How much travel disruption will occur?

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