UK weather live: Storm Austen warnings for 108 areas before Boelo brings 80mph winds

UK weather live: Storm Austen warnings for 108 areas before Boelo brings 80mph winds The Met Office has issued a 'danger to life' warning as parts of the country are bracing for 80mph winds this evening as Storm Austen makes landfall Brits are being warned of travel disruption, power cuts and potentially damaging winds as the first warnings for Storm Austen come into force this evening. A yellow wind warning covering south-west England, the south coast, parts of Wales and Herefordshire begins at 10pm tonight and runs until 5pm on Friday. Gusts of 50-60mph are likely, with 70mph or more possible in some coastal and exposed areas. The warning becomes more severe in parts of the South West overnight, with an amber alert covering Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and Plymouth from 1am until 10am on Friday. Winds of 60-70mph are expected widely there, with gusts of around 80mph possible on exposed headlands. A second yellow warning then comes into force from 10am until 9pm on Friday, covering a much wider area across England and Wales, including London, the Midlands, the North West and parts of Yorkshire. Gusts of around 45-55mph are possible. The Met Office has warned of delays and cancellations to road, rail, air and ferry services, possible power cuts and building damage, while flying debris and large waves could pose a danger to life. What should you expect? The Met Office has said the following impacts can be expected from the winds battering the UK tonight and tomorrow. - Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. - Some roads and bridges may close. - Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage. - Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen. - Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible. - Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties. 'Disruption to travel is likely' - Met Office Brits have been warned that the strong winds forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning could cause travel disruptions. The current yellow warning says road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. People are advised to check road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. First warning comes into force A Met Office yellow weather warning for wind came into force at 10pm tonight, the first of a string of weather warnings set to last until Sunday. This first warning will see "strong west to northwesterly winds will spread across southern parts of England and Wales during Thursday night and into Friday,” the Met Office said. “Gusts of 50-60 mph are likely and some coastal or exposed areas could see 70 mph or more, this more likely over parts of southwest England. “Ahead of this, a spell of southerly winds with gusts of 50-60 mph will move east along the south coast of England during Thursday night. Winds will slowly ease during Friday afternoon.” Storm Austen warning covers 41 areas as 70mph gusts possible A yellow wind warning for Storm Austen covers 41 local authority areas across southern England, Wales and Herefordshire. The Met Office says gusts of 50-60mph are likely, with some coastal and exposed areas potentially seeing 70mph or more. Travel disruption, power cuts and damage to buildings are possible, while flying debris and large waves could also pose a danger. [Image text:] Belfast Newcastle upon Tyne Limerick Manchester Birmingham Yellow Wind > Cardm Yellow Wind > Amber Wind >