The Met Office has issued a weather warning for strong wind ahead of the arrival of Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season.
Gusts of 50-60mph are forecast for southern areas of the UK at the end of the week, with 70mph possible along exposed coasts.
Warning details and coverage
The warning runs from midnight to midday on Friday October 23 and covers most of south-west England, along with southern Wales. Parts of the south coast as far east as Brighton are also affected.
Met Office deputy chief forecaster Tom Crabtree said: "While the exact track and position of Storm Austen is still being determined, what's clear is that we have an impactful period of weather on the way and the potential for disruption in places, which has resulted in the system being named."
Forecast and public advice
Crabtree added: "Peak gusts in excess of 70mph are possible on the most exposed coastal areas, while 50-60mph are likely more widely within the warning area."
He also noted: "Weather warnings are under constant review and could be updated as confidence increases, so it's important to stay up-to-date with the forecast in the coming days."
