Key FactsStorm Austen: Strong Winds Forecast for Wales
17 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- On Friday, Wales will have two yellow wind warnings, running from midnight to 5pm and from 10am to 9pm.
- At around 5am, St Davids is forecast to see gusts above 70mph; Cardiff may later reach 53mph and north Wales 54mph.
- The Met Office warns that flying debris and large waves could cause injuries and endanger lives along coasts.
- Storm Boelo is expected to affect Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England with strong winds and rain over the weekend.
We’ve updated Amber and Yellow severe weather warnings for Storm Austen. This is the first stormy weather in the south of the UK this season and we expect some disruption as it moves through. With trees in leaf, it is likely fallen branches and trees could obstruct roads and railways so take extra care on the Friday morning commute.— Neil Armstrong, Met Office chief forecaster, commenting on Storm Austen warnings.
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Key FactsYellow warning covers 17 Welsh areas; possible Storm Austen
4 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- The warning is in place from midnight Friday until midday Friday across 17 Welsh areas.
- Forecasts indicate 50 to 60 mph gusts, while coastal and exposed locations could experience 70 mph or more.
- Heavy rain could hinder travel, damage buildings, cause power cuts and create injury risks from flying debris.
- Models remain uncertain about the low’s track; if named, the potential storm would be called Storm Austen.
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