Storm Austen Batters UK with Power Cuts and Warnings
Over 9,000 homes experience power outages as severe weather warnings are issued for multiple regions.
Storm Austen has brought significant disruption to parts of the UK, with over 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon reporting power cuts. The storm's impact includes a red weather warning for Guernsey and Jersey, while Cornwall and sections of Devon are under an amber warning for high winds.
Further weather alerts have been issued, with a yellow rain warning affecting parts of Scotland, including the Lothian Borders. The storm is anticipated to impact millions more as a yellow warning takes effect across the South East and North West of England, the East Midlands, and Wales.
BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is reporting from Newquay, describing the arrival of the "full force" of the storm. Live coverage of the developing situation is ongoing.