Storm Austen hits West Midlands and Shropshire with strong winds - as it happened
A yellow wind warning is in force today as the region is braced for Storm Austen.
A yellow weather warning is in force in the West Midlands and Shropshire today as Storm Austen brings a swathe of powerful winds and rain.
The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for the region, with strong winds expected to bring localised impacts and potential power outages.
The warning will be in effect between 10am and 9pm.
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