Storm Austen is causing widespread disruption across the UK, with power outages affecting more than 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon as the system moves through the region.
According to BBC News, a red weather warning has been issued for Guernsey and Jersey, while Cornwall and parts of Devon face an amber warning due to strong winds. A yellow rain warning is also in effect across parts of Scotland, including the Lothian Borders region.
The storm's impact is expected to expand significantly during the morning hours, with yellow warnings now active across the South East and North West of England, the East Midlands, and Wales as the system progresses eastward.
BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is positioned in Newquay to document the storm's arrival at full intensity. Storm Austen brings severe gales and heavy rain to the UK and Ireland, with forecasters warning of 70-80mph winds across affected areas. Devon and Cornwall residents have been securing properties ahead of the severe weather, which is expected to persist through Friday.
Emergency services remain on alert as the storm continues to move across the country, with further weather systems predicted to follow over the weekend.
