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Watch: Presenter battles strong winds as storm hits Newquay

Watch: Presenter battles strong winds as storm hits Newquay

Summary

Storm Austen is causing strong winds and heavy rain across parts of the UK. Power cuts have affected over 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon, and weather warnings are in place for several regions.

Key Facts

  • More than 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon have lost power due to the storm.
  • A red weather warning is active for the islands of Guernsey and Jersey.
  • Cornwall and parts of Devon have an amber warning for strong winds.
  • A yellow rain warning is in place for parts of Scotland, including the Lothian Borders.
  • Yellow weather warnings are also active for the South East, North West of England, the East Midlands, and Wales.
  • BBC weather presenter Simon King reported from Newquay as the storm arrived.
  • The storm is expected to affect millions across the UK during the morning.
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