00:00Storm Austin could bring winds of 80 miles per hour to exposed parts of southwest England.
00:05Heavy rain and strong winds could disrupt travel and cut power to homes.
00:09The Met Office expects the storm from midnight tonight through Friday afternoon.
00:14Its amber wind warning runs from 3 to 10 in the morning on Friday.
00:18Gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour are expected across the warning area.
00:23Along the coast, large waves could throw stones and other loose material onto roads.
00:28But the wind is not the only concern as the storm moves through.
00:32Patches of heavy rain may add to the disruption during the windy spell.
00:36Friday will stay windy, though gusts should gradually ease as the day goes on.
00:40The storm's exact path is still uncertain, even as confidence in disruptive winds grows.
00:46Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.