Amber ‘danger to life’ warning issued as Storm Austen to hit tomorrow bringing 80mph gales & heavy rain

Comment now Next BRITS have been told to brace for 80mph winds and heavy rain as Storm Austen is set to batter the UK and potentially endanger lives. Amber and yellow weather warnings will come into place at midnight on Thursday as the severe weather could cause damage to buildings, power cuts, and disrupt travel. 6 There is squally rain across the country today Credit: Bav Media 6 Amber and yellow warnings will come into force tomorrow as Storm Austen hits the UK Credit: MET Office Advertisement Today, Scotland will get the heaviest of the rain, while showers will continue to swirl eastwards across England and Wales . Southern and southwestern areas of the coast will experience heavy rain and thunder with risks of harsh coastal gales. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. This evening, it will be largely clear overnight, with some drizzly patches that could become heavier at times. Tomorrow, temperatures will be low, making it a chilly start to the morning. read more in news 'MURDER' CHARGE Man, 26, charged with murder after woman, 26, 'stabbed to death in street' TAKING IT EASY Gary Barlow seen at lunch with TikTok star after emotional tour revelation 6 Brits brace for very wet and windy conditions on Thursday and Friday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 People spotted huddling under umbrellas as they go punting on the River Cam in Cambridge today Credit: Bav Media But after some heavy showers, the weather will clear and there will be some sunny spells before conditions grow unsettled as Storm Austen approaches. It will arrive from the west and move eastwards over Thursday and Friday, causing hazardous downpours, with 20-30mm of rain in many places. Advertisement A yellow warning for rain will be in place across the south of Scotland on Friday and Saturday as forecasters urge people to consider preparing a flood kit. The Met Office explained that low pressure coming in from the Atlantic will invigorate the unsettled conditions. Most read in The Sun GUNNED DOWN Woman ‘kills ex-husband & girlfriend after refusing to accept relationship’ NOT SO FAST Awkward moment Trump refuses to say he'll endorse JD Vance in 2028 SEE THE LIGHT Can you spot Jesus on the pavement? Mysterious face emerges as visitors pray 'MURDER' PROBE Care worker found stabbed in crashed car after trying to drive to hospital 6 Harsh coastal gales are expected this evening Credit: Dave Nelson 6 The Met Office has warned against driving in extremely wet and windy conditions Credit: Alamy The forecaster has warned that the extreme weather poses a danger to life from Thursday night onwards as winds of up to 80mph could cause flying debris, potentially leading to serious injuries. Advertisement Much of the south of England will be put under a yellow warning for wind, with power cuts, transport disruption and damage to houses also posing a risk to people’s wellbeing. In southwestern areas such as Cornwall, an amber warning for wind will be in place on Friday as the Met warns against driving in these “dangerous” conditions. Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree said: “While the exact track and position of Storm Austen is still being determined, what’s clear is that we have an impactful period of weather on the way and the potential for disruption in places, which has resulted in the system being named. “Peak gusts in excess of 70mph are possible on the most exposed coastal areas, while 50-60mph are likely more widely within the warning area. “Weather warnings are under constant review and could be updated as confidence increases, so it’s important to stay up-to-date with the forecast in the coming days.” Advertisement Storm Austen is expected to continue to move eastwards and away from the UK at the start of Saturday. But more rain and wind are likely to continue into the weekend and next week with the heaviest rain expected in western areas. Comment now