Storm Austen: Presenter battles strong winds as storm hits Cornwall

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Environment & Climate

Storm Austen: Presenter battles strong winds as storm hits Cornwall

Storm Austen is affecting parts of the UK, with power cuts affecting more than 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon. A red warning is in place for Guernsey and Jersey, while Cornwall and parts of Devon are under amber warnings for strong winds. BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is in Newquay as the storm reaches its full force. Yellow warnings are also in place or expected across parts of Scotland, England and Wales.

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