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Storm Austen to Boost Wind Power in Europe as Gas Prices Surge

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 20 October 2026, 11:39 UTC By Joe Wertz 1 min read
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Weather & Science Storm Austen to Boost Wind Power in Europe as Gas Prices Surge The first named storm of this autumn is set to lash the UK and northwest Europe with heavy rain and wind in the coming days, potentially bringing some relief to elevated power prices. Storm Austen is forecast to arrive late Thursday or early Friday, according to the UK Met Office.

Weather & Science Storm Austen to Boost Wind Power in Europe as Gas Prices Surge The first named storm of this autumn is set to lash the UK and northwest Europe with heavy rain and wind in the coming days, potentially bringing some relief to elevated power prices. Storm Austen is forecast to arrive late Thursday or early Friday, according to the UK Met Office. The strongest winds are expected across southwestern England and southern Wales, with gusts reaching 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour inland and up to 70 miles per hour in some coastal areas.
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