An amber weather warning is in place as Storm Austen brings powerful winds to parts of the UK, with south-west England expected to face the greatest disruption on Friday.
The storm is the first named storm of the season and is forecast to produce a broad area of strong winds across the region. The conditions are likely to affect travel, although the supplied information does not specify which transport services or routes may be affected.
The warning covers the period when Storm Austen moves across parts of the UK. Further details about the storm’s timing, wind speeds and potential effects have not been provided.