Storm Austen leaves thousands without power in south-west England
They publishedThousands of homes without power as Storm Austen hits south-west England
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Who
What
- Storm Austen hits UK, causing power cuts and school closures in the south-west.
- Over 16,000 homes in the region were without power as of Friday morning.
- A gust of 76mph was recorded at St Mary’s Airport on the Isles of Scilly.
- Amber wind warnings extend into Boelo as the second storm approaches.
- Officials urge preparedness and resilience amid increasingly frequent extreme weather.
Where
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Environment, Politics · language: eng
topics: Environment, Politics · language: eng
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published 23 Oct, 11:32Z
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/23/storm-austen-weather-updates-thousands-without-power-south-west-england
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