The Met Office has issued a yellow severe weather warning for Storm Austen, the first named storm of the current season, with its arrival expected on October 24, 2026.
The Guardian reported that gusts of up to 60mph are forecast for southern areas of the United Kingdom. The storm is expected to approach the south-west of the country by October 23, 2026, before making a broader impact the following day.
BBC News Science said the storm will carry damaging winds alongside heavy rainfall to parts of the UK. The Guardian added that rain and showers are forecast across many areas on October 21 and October 22, ahead of the storm's main arrival.
The yellow warning covers southern parts of the UK, according to The Guardian.