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Storm Austen to bring severe gales to UK as weather warning issued

The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.

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BBC News reports that the first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.

This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include UK and Storm Austen.

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Location
United Kingdom · Europe
Reported by
BBC News
First reported
Key names
UK, Storm Austen
Section
Environment

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