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The first storm of the season is on its way ⚠️ #StormAusten will bring damaging winds with disruption expected, stay #WeatherAware Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
A map of the UK showing weather warnings valid for Storm Austen on Friday 23 October

ALT A map of the UK showing weather warnings valid for Storm Austen on Friday 23 October

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Hopefully you packed your raincoat this morning as it's turning wet and very windy from the southwest this evening as Storm Austen approaches ☔ Drier in the north and turning chilly initially under the clear skies in Scotland 👇
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💨 As Storm Austen and Storm Boelo approach, want to know the latest wind forecast where you are? In the Met Office app, you can: ✅ See the maximum wind gust and direction on the homepage ✅ Tap the wind card for hourly wind speeds & gusts ✅ View 7 days of wind speed and direction in the forecast table Find out more: metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/h…
Graphic explaining: “The homepage summary shows next hour max gusts.” A Met Office app screenshot for Plymouth shows 12°C and light showers for the next hour, with a highlighted “Max gust 39 mph from West” label. An amber wind warning for Friday from 03:00 to 10:00 is also visible.

ALT Graphic explaining: “The homepage summary shows next hour max gusts.” A Met Office app screenshot for Plymouth shows 12°C and light showers for the next hour, with a highlighted “Max gust 39 mph from West” label. An amber wind warning for Friday from 03:00 to 10:00 is also visible.

Graphic explaining that the daily forecast table shows wind speed for each hour. A Met Office app screenshot for Plymouth highlights hourly wind speeds, including 17 mph at 15:00, 16 mph at 16:00, 14 mph at 17:00, 13 mph at 18:00, 11 mph at 19:00 and 10 mph at 20:00.

ALT Graphic explaining that the daily forecast table shows wind speed for each hour. A Met Office app screenshot for Plymouth highlights hourly wind speeds, including 17 mph at 15:00, 16 mph at 16:00, 14 mph at 17:00, 13 mph at 18:00, 11 mph at 19:00 and 10 mph at 20:00.

Graphic explaining: “To access wind gust details click the wind card.” A Met Office app screenshot for Plymouth highlights the “Wind: next hour” card, showing wind from the west at 17 mph with maximum gusts of 39 mph. A directional graphic and wind-strength scale are also displayed.

ALT Graphic explaining: “To access wind gust details click the wind card.” A Met Office app screenshot for Plymouth highlights the “Wind: next hour” card, showing wind from the west at 17 mph with maximum gusts of 39 mph. A directional graphic and wind-strength scale are also displayed.

Graphic explaining that the wind view shows seven-day hourly wind speed, direction and gusts. A Met Office app screenshot for Plymouth shows hourly wind information, with highlighted sections for speed, direction and gusts. Visible examples include 17 mph at 15:00 with gusts of 39 mph, 16 mph at 16:00 with gusts of 38 mph, and 15 mph at 17:00 with gusts of 33 mph. Wind direction is shown as west.

ALT Graphic explaining that the wind view shows seven-day hourly wind speed, direction and gusts. A Met Office app screenshot for Plymouth shows hourly wind information, with highlighted sections for speed, direction and gusts. Visible examples include 17 mph at 15:00 with gusts of 39 mph, 16 mph at 16:00 with gusts of 38 mph, and 15 mph at 17:00 with gusts of 33 mph. Wind direction is shown as west.

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Two storms in two days - Storm Austen that was named earlier in the week and Storm Boelo that was named earlier today. Watch our special weather update on the storms and the expected impacts with Honor Criswick and Aidan McGivern 👇️ youtube.com/watch?v=jrynbQkv…

22/10/2026 – Two storms in two days – Met Office weather forecast UK

This is a Met Office UK Weather forecast looking at Storm Austen an...

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A mesmerising satellite imagery of Storm Austen today as it approaches the UK 🌀
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⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Wind across Scotland and parts of northern England Saturday 1800 – Sunday 2100 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
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⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Wind across Northern Ireland Saturday 1800 – Sunday 1500 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
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The calm before the storm this afternoon, with many areas seeing spells of sunshine. Some showers will continue in the north with Storm Austen approaching the southwest later.
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Storm Boelo will impact Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England over the weekend. Warnings have also been updated for Storm Austen which impacts the south of England and Wales tonight and on Friday. All details in our news release👇 metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/ne…
Met Office news release graphic dated 22 October 2026. Against a black-and-white background of dark storm clouds, the headline reads: “Storm Boelo named as strong winds forecast for northern UK.

ALT Met Office news release graphic dated 22 October 2026. Against a black-and-white background of dark storm clouds, the headline reads: “Storm Boelo named as strong winds forecast for northern UK.

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The Met Office has named #StormBoelo The storm is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain across the UK on Saturday The strongest winds will be across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Wind across parts of Wales and England Friday 1000 – 2100 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
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With #StormAusten highlighting the importance of being prepared for severe weather, our latest research shows people are taking weather warnings & advice more seriously 👉29% will check forecasts more regularly 👉27% will pay more attention to warnings and advice
WeatherReady survey statistic: 57% said summer forecasts, warnings and advice caused them to do something differently. The text is over a photograph of an outdoor summer event.

ALT WeatherReady survey statistic: 57% said summer forecasts, warnings and advice caused them to do something differently. The text is over a photograph of an outdoor summer event.

WeatherReady survey statistic: 1 in 4 will take weather warnings and advice more seriously. Three red, amber and yellow warning triangles with exclamation marks illustrate the message.

ALT WeatherReady survey statistic: 1 in 4 will take weather warnings and advice more seriously. Three red, amber and yellow warning triangles with exclamation marks illustrate the message.

WeatherReady survey statistic: 29% are more likely to follow advice issued alongside future weather warnings. The background shows a weather warning map displayed on a mobile phone.

ALT WeatherReady survey statistic: 29% are more likely to follow advice issued alongside future weather warnings. The background shows a weather warning map displayed on a mobile phone.

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Find out more in our news release 👇 metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/ne… #WeatherReady
WeatherReady survey statistic: 1 in 5 are more likely to prepare for winter weather following the summer heat. Illustrations show winter preparedness items including a first-aid kit, torch, radio, blanket and tinned food.

ALT WeatherReady survey statistic: 1 in 5 are more likely to prepare for winter weather following the summer heat. Illustrations show winter preparedness items including a first-aid kit, torch, radio, blanket and tinned food.

WeatherReady survey statistic: only 13% say they are fully prepared for severe winter weather. The statistic appears over a photograph of sandbags stacked in front of a doorway.

ALT WeatherReady survey statistic: only 13% say they are fully prepared for severe winter weather. The statistic appears over a photograph of sandbags stacked in front of a doorway.

WeatherReady winter campaign graphic. Illustrated gloved hands form a heart shape beneath the words “Are you WeatherReady?” Text reads: “Get WeatherReady for winter. Simple actions taken early can help keep you safe and reduce disruption during severe weather.”

ALT WeatherReady winter campaign graphic. Illustrated gloved hands form a heart shape beneath the words “Are you WeatherReady?” Text reads: “Get WeatherReady for winter. Simple actions taken early can help keep you safe and reduce disruption during severe weather.”

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After a wet start for England and Wales, brighter skies develop through the morning Staying showery in the north as winds ease but feeling chilly for most
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Here are your weather numbers for Wednesday 21st October 2026 👇 bit.ly/4r9plan
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After a wet start for England and Wales, brighter skies develop through the morning Staying showery in the north as winds ease but feeling chilly for most
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Is Thursday the calm before the storm? Check out the 4cast below 👇
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Storm Austen is on the way, but how long will it be stormy? 🍃 More wet and windy spells will follow as the weather remains volatile next week, due to a super charged jet stream. But it may calm down afterwards. Watch ⤵️
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Rain moves off towards the North Sea this evening, but staying wet across parts of Scotland Winds slowly easing but blustery, heavy showers move into the southwest 🌧️
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Storm Austen is strengthening rapidly as it approaches the UK, but why? 🌬️ Our latest blog explores the role of the jet stream, jet streaks and "explosive cyclogenesis" in the storm's development. Read more 👇 metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/h…

How has the jet stream influenced Storm Austen’s development?

Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, is expected to bring strong winds to parts of the UK from late Thursday and through Friday.

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