Amber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UK
Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday.
BBC News reports: Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Storm Austen, UK and England.
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