Storm Austen school closures: Full list as 80mph winds bring 'danger to life' warning

Dozens of schools in England have been forced to shut their doors or delay opening times today as Storm Austen triggers a "danger to life" alert. An amber weather warning has been issued for the South West, running from 1am until 10am on Friday, affecting the entirety of Cornwall and sections of Devon near the border, including Plymouth. The majority of affected schools are located in this region. The season's first named storm could bring wind gusts reaching 80mph in parts of south-west England, with 60-70mph winds anticipated widely across the area. A yellow wind warning is also active for additional areas as west to northwesterly winds sweep across southern parts of England and Wales, commencing on Thursday evening. The tally of schools with altered hours or complete closures currently stands at 66, though this figure may shift as weather conditions could deteriorate. Cornwall council's website states: "Some schools have confirmed late openings or closures for Friday, October 23 due to Storm Austen. Parents and carers should check messages from their child's school or its website for the latest information before travelling." In other regions, parents and carers should also consult council websites for additional information. Brits have also been cautioned about delays and cancellations to road, rail, air and ferry services, potential power cuts and building damage, while flying debris and large waves could pose a danger to life. The Met Office warned that the storm will "probably" cause some damage to buildings. Coastal regions face the greatest threat, where powerful waves could potentially prove fatal. The Met Office has warned that mobile phone signal and electricity supplies may also be disrupted. Garth Smith, head of resilience at the British Red Cross, has urged the public to take precautions to safeguard themselves, their loved ones and their properties. He said: "We have practical advice that can make a real difference - from checking in with people who may be more vulnerable, securing loose items in your garden to checking windows and doors, and making an evacuation plan for your household, including pets. "We also urge people to keep an eye on local weather reports and guidance from local authorities." Cornwall council's website says: "Some schools have confirmed late openings or closures for Friday, October 23 due to Storm Austen. Parents and carers should check messages from their child’s school or its website for the latest information before travelling." Cornwall: Archbishop Benson School - opening late at 10.30am Bishop Bronescombe School - opening late at 10.30am Beacon Academy - closed Boskenwyn School - opening at 11am Burraton CP School - opening as normal but registration extended until 10am Camborne Nursery School - opening late at 11am Camborne Science and International Academy - opening late at 11am Caradon Academy - opening late at 10.30am Carbeile Junior School - opening as usual with option to drop children in later if necessary Connor Downs Academy - opening late at 11am Constantine Primary School - opening late at 10.30am Coverack Primary School - opening late at 10.30am Cubert School - opening as normal but registration extended until 10am Cusgarne School - opening at 11am Delabole School - opening at 10.30am Falmouth Primary Academy - opening late at 10.30am Flushing School - opening late at 10am Fourlanesend Community Primary School - opening as usual with option to drop children in later if necessary Germoe School - opening late at 11am Grade Ruan Primary School - late opening at 10.30am Grampound Road C of E School - opening late at 10.30am Grampound with Creed C of E School - opening late at 10.30am Gwinear School - opening late at 10am Heamoor CP School - opening late at 10.30am Illogan School - opening late at 10am Indian Queens Primary School and Nursery - opening late at 10.30am Kea Preschool - opening late at 10am King Charles CofE Primary School - opening late at 10.30am Ladock School - opening late at 10.30am Lanner School - opening as normal but registration extended until 10.30am Mabe Primary School - opening at 10.30am Madron Daniel C of E School - late opening at 10.30am Magda's Childcare, Redruth - opening at 10am Manaccan Primary School & Nursery - opening late at 10.30am Mawgan-in-Pydar Primary School - opening late at 10.30am Mawnan School - closed Mount Hawke Academy - opening late at 11am Mylor Bridge CP School - opening late at 10.30am Nansledan School - opening late at 10.30am Nansloe Academy - opening late at 10.30am Nine Maidens AP Academy - closed North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy - opening late at 10.30am Oak Tree School - opening at 11am Padstow School - opening late at 10.30am Pencalenick School - opening late at 10.30am Pennoweth School - opening late at 10am Penponds CP School - opening late at 10.30am Penryn Primary Academy - late opening at 10.30am Pensilva Primary School - opening late at 11am Penwith Alternative Provision Academy - late opening at 10am Perran-ar-Worthal School - opening late at 10am Pool Academy - opening late at 11am Probus School - opening late at 10.30am Red Moor School - opening at 11.30am Redruth School- opening late at 10.15am Restormel AP Academy - opening late at 10.30am Richard Lander School - opening late at 11am Shortlanesend School - opening late at 10.30am St Agnes Academy - opening late at 10.30am St Day and Carharrack Primary School - opening late at 10.15am St Erme with Trispen School - opening late at 10.30am St Francis CofE Primary School - opening late at 10.30am St Ives Infant School - opening late at 10.30am St Keverne Primary School - opening late at 10.30am St Levan Primary School - closed St Mary's C of E Penzance - opening late at 10.30am St Mawes Primary School - opening late at 11am St Meriadoc Infant and Nursery Academy - opening late at 10.30am St Meriadoc Junior School - opening late at 10.30am St Michael's CE - opening late at 11am St Stephen Churchtown Academy - opening late at 10.15am with registers closing at 10.30am Stratton Primary School - opening late at 10.30am Summercourt Academy - opening late at 10.30am The Crypt Pre-School, Falmouth - opening late at 10.30am The Garden Pre-School, Falmouth - opening at 10.30am Tintagel School - opening late at 10.30am Trannack Primary School - opening late at 10am Tregolls Academy - opening late at 10.30am Treleigh School - opening as normal but registration extended until 10.30am Treverbyn Academy - opening late 10.30am Trevithick Learning Academy - opening late at 10.30am Troon CP School - opening late at 10.30am Truro Nursery School - opening late at 11am Veryan School - opening late at 10.30am Weeth Primary School - opening late at 10am Whitemoor Academy - opening late at 10am Whitstone Community Primary School - opening late at 11am