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Storm Austen brings amber warnings, power cuts and travel disruption to parts of the UK

Red alerts mandate school closures across Guernsey and Jersey, while upcoming Storm Boelo threatens Northern Ireland and northern regions with additional wet conditions throughout the entire weekend.

Wet man in a hooded jacket gesturing against strong winds at night during news coverage.
Reporter battles strong winds during storm coverage. Photo: Reprodução/BBC News

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The essentials of this story

What happened
Storm Austen and Storm Boelo bring severe winds, heavy rain, power cuts and travel disruption to parts of the UK.
Who is affected
Residents, travelers and students in parts of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.
What changes
Power cuts affect thousands of homes, transport services face cancellations and delays, and schools are closed or opening late.

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Sources

  1. Amber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UK — BBC News — ciência e meio ambiente (accessed 10/23/2026)
  2. Presenter battles strong winds as Storm Austen hits Newquay — BBC News — ciência e meio ambiente (accessed 10/23/2026)

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