Storm Austen batters France and the UK with winds of up to 160 km/h
Storm Austen has brought severe winds, heavy rain and rough seas to coastal areas of France and the United Kingdom, with the hardest-hit areas including Brittany, Cornwall and Devon. The weather system struck on Friday 23 October, affecting Atlantic and Channel coasts before moving eastwards across northern France and southern England. In France, gusts reached 160 km/h at Pointe du Raz in Finistère, while exposed headlands in south-west England were forecast to see winds of up to 80 mph.The storm produced particularly difficult conditions along the Finistère coast, where gusts of 120 to 140 km/h whipped up high seas. At... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 15:05 LONDON
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UK households urged to prepare emergency supplies as Storm Austen cuts power and fresh warnings follow
Households across the UK are being urged to think more seriously about emergency supplies after Storm Austen left nearly 7,000 homes without power. Fresh weather warnings have also been issued as Storm Boleo approaches, with the Met Office warning of conditions that could pose a danger to life. The immediate focus is on keeping people safe through the next spell of severe weather, while officials and commentators are also highlighting the need for basic household preparedness.The latest disruption comes after Storm Austen hit the country overnight, causing widespread power cuts in parts of the UK. The figure of nearly 7,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 12:14 LONDON
