Amber warning of wind affecting South West England

This page has an accessible alternative. What do the warning colours mean? Red warning Dangerous weather is expected and, if you have not done so already, you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the severe weather. It is very likely that there will be a risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure. Amber warning There is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans. This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property. Yellow warning Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather situations. It is important to read the content of yellow warnings to determine which weather situation is being covered . Follow alerts in the app UK weather warnings Fri 23 Oct Amber weather warning Sat 24 Oct Yellow weather warning Sun 25 Oct Yellow weather warning Mon 26 Oct No warnings Tue 27 Oct No warnings Wed 28 Oct No warnings Thu 29 Oct No warnings We are experiencing issues. These warnings may be out of date. Wind × Close Warning Today UTC+1 Today Storm Austen likely to bring some disruption and possible damaging winds on Friday morning. Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs Some roads and bridges likely to close There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage Injuries and danger to life are likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties What should I do? Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users. If you must drive, you can do this more safely ; drive slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, be aware of high-sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads and be cautious when overtaking, and give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries, and buses more room than usual. Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees. In advance of high winds, check for loose items outside your home and secure them.