Storm Austen to bring October half-term washout: First named storm of the season to batter drought-hit England with 70mph winds and heavy rain
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- Storm Austen - officially named by the Met Office on Tuesday morning - is forecast to hit on Thursday night and will bring 'strong winds and heavy rain'.S1
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Storm Austen to bring October half-term washout: First named storm of the season to batter drought-hit England with 70mph winds and heavy rain
Storm Austen - officially named by the Met Office on Tuesday morning - is forecast to hit on Thursday night and will bring 'strong winds and heavy rain'.
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Storm Austen Set to Bring October Half-Term Washout
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Storm Austen to bring October half-term washout: First named storm of the season to batter drought-hit England with 70mph winds and heavy rain
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Published Oct 20, 2026
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- Storm Austen - officially named by the Met Office on Tuesday morning - is forecast to hit on Thursday night and will bring 'strong winds and heavy rain'.S1
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