An amber wind warning has been issued for parts of southwest England, where heavy rain and severe gusts of up to 80mph are forecast.
Storm Austen, marking the season's first named storm, is expected to cause travel chaos and potential damage towards the tail end of the week.
In effect from 3am until 10am on Friday, the amber alert applies to Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and the Isles of Scilly. Gusts between 60mph and 70mph are predicted across these areas, peaking at 80mph in exposed spots.
