A police car with its warning lights on in front of a tree that has been blown over in a stormImage source, AFP via Getty Images
ByChris FawkesLead Weather Presenter
  • Published3 minutes ago

An amber weather warning has come into force in parts of the UK as Storm Austen brings a swathe of powerful winds and heavy rain on Friday.

South West England is forecast to be worst hit by the storm which the Met Office warns could bring travel disruption, power cuts and a possible danger to life.

Wind gusts of 60-70mph, with 80mph in exposed locations, are forecast across Cornwall and parts of Devon, where the Met Office warning is in force until 10:00 BST.