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

BBC Science Wednesday 21 October 2026, 09:04 UTC 1 min read

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The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.

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