[Published 06:45 21/10/2026]
The first named storm of the 2026–27 season, Storm Austen, has been named by the UK Met Office. It is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds tomorrow night and into Friday. There is still some uncertainty about its exact track, with even small changes potentially making a significant difference to local weather conditions, particularly where the strongest winds will occur....READ IN FULL
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