Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecast
Summary
Storm Austen has caused strong winds and heavy rain in southern England, Wales, and the Channel Islands, leading to power outages, school closures, travel delays, and damage such as the collapse of part of Brighton's West Pier. Another storm, Boelo, is expected to bring more bad weather with strong winds and rain to parts of Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland this weekend.Key Facts
- Over 15,000 homes lost power due to Storm Austen, mostly in southern England and Wales.
- Wind speeds reached up to 84 mph in Jersey and up to 76 mph in Guernsey.
- Brighton's historic West Pier partially collapsed into the sea because of the storm.
- Schools on Jersey, Guernsey, and some in Cornwall were closed or delayed.
- Families were evacuated from a holiday park in Cornwall for safety.
- Ferry services between the UK and France were canceled, causing food shortages in the Channel Islands.
- Train services were slowed or disrupted due to fallen trees and damaged tracks.
- The Met Office issued an amber wind warning for next weekend’s Storm Boelo affecting Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland, with gusts up to 80 mph expected.
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