Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain
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.
BBC News reports that 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.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include UK, Storm Austen and England.
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