The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind covering Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and the Isles of Scilly, as Storm Austen brings gusts of up to 80mph that could pose a danger to life.
The warning is in place on Friday between 3am and 10am, with the forecaster stating that the bad weather conditions are highly likely and will have significant impact. The warning reads: "A spell of very strong northwesterly winds is likely on Friday morning. There is a good chance that gusts of 60-70 mph will develop widely for a time with perhaps some gusts around 80 mph for exposed headlands."
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected
The warning adds: "Very strong winds will be combined with spells of heavy rain. Remaining windy for the rest of Friday but winds will gradually ease."
Storm Austen has been named by the Met Office, with disruptive wind and rain expected for some from late Thursday and into Friday.
Impact and Advice
Flying debris could pose a danger to life, and the amber warning highlights the significant impact of the expected conditions. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay vigilant during the warning period.
The Met Office's warning is set to expire by 10am on Friday, with winds expected to ease gradually throughout the rest of the day.
