@dailymailuk: Britons are being warned to prepare for severe weather as Storm Austen heads towards the UK. ⚠️ The Met Office officially named the storm on Tuesday morning as a heavy system moves in from the Atlantic. Heavy rain and severe winds are forecast to arrive late Thursday evening, marking the wettest and windiest conditions seen so far this autumn. A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued across large parts of south-east England, south-west England, and Wales. Coastal areas face the severe end of the forecast, where peak wind speeds could reach up to 70mph during the worst affected periods. Forecasters are urging the public to prepare for widespread unsettled conditions across the entire country. The public is advised to monitor local updates as the weather system develops ahead of Thursday night. #weather #stormausten #metoffice #storm #rain