2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261022090024_e463c349.v2.0.W https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings 2026-10-22T09:00:24+00:00 Actual Update 2.49.0.0.826.0.GB Public MCP:v2.0 https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings,2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261021084158_e463c349.v1.0.W,2026-10-21T08:41:58+00:00 en-GB Met Amber wind warning Prepare Future Severe Likely 2026-10-23T00:00:00+00:00 2026-10-23T09:00:00+00:00 UK Met Office Storm Austen likely to bring some disruption and possible damaging winds on Friday morning. : UPDATED Information on update: Warning time brought forward slightly. A spell of very strong northwesterly winds is likely on Friday morning. There is a good chance that gusts of 60-70 mph will develop widely for a time with perhaps some gusts around 80 mph for exposed headlands. Very strong winds will be combined with spells of heavy rain. Remaining windy for the rest of Friday but winds will gradually ease. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users. If you must drive, you can do this more safely by taking the following actions; drive slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, be aware of high-sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads and be cautious when overtaking, and give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries, and buses more room than usual. Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees. In advance of high winds, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences. If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. Stay up to date with the weather forecast for your area and follow advice from emergency services and local authorities. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings awareness_level 3; Orange; Severe awareness_type 1; Wind impacts Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected impacts Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life impacts Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs impacts Some roads and bridges likely to close impacts There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage impacts Injuries and danger to life are likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties South West England 49.8239,-6.5331 49.8674,-6.5433 49.9332,-6.5139 50.0176,-6.4498 50.1169,-6.3561 50.2273,-6.2375 50.3453,-6.0992 50.4672,-5.946 50.5893,-5.783 50.7082,-5.615 50.8203,-5.447 50.9222,-5.284 51.0103,-5.131 51.0811,-4.9928 51.1314,-4.8745 51.1513,-4.8152 51.1695,-4.7527 51.1856,-4.688 51.1997,-4.6223 51.2116,-4.5564 51.2213,-4.4913 51.2286,-4.4279 51.2335,-4.3674 51.2359,-4.3106 51.2357,-4.2585 51.2328,-4.2122 51.2271,-4.1725 51.2185,-4.1405 51.2069,-4.1171 51.1931,-4.1051 51.1757,-4.1018 51.1552,-4.1062 51.1318,-4.1167 51.106,-4.1323 51.0781,-4.1515 51.0486,-4.1732 51.0178,-4.1959 50.9861,-4.2185 50.9539,-4.2397 50.9216,-4.2581 50.8897,-4.2725 50.8584,-4.2816 50.8281,-4.2841 50.7912,-4.2769 50.7525,-4.2593 50.7123,-4.2335 50.671,-4.2015 50.629,-4.1654 50.5865,-4.1273 50.5439,-4.089 50.5016,-4.0529 50.4599,-4.0207 50.4192,-3.9947 50.3797,-3.9769 50.342,-3.9692 50.3062,-3.9739 50.2728,-3.9928 50.2174,-4.0668 50.1606,-4.1924 50.1037,-4.3607 50.0478,-4.5631 49.9942,-4.7907 49.9442,-5.0349 49.899,-5.2869 49.8599,-5.5379 49.8281,-5.7791 49.805,-6.0019 49.7918,-6.1975 49.7897,-6.357 49.7999,-6.4718 49.8239,-6.5331