Storm Austen triggers 'yellow warning' for strong winds in Sheffield
By David Walsh
Published 22nd Oct 2026, 17:16 BST
‘There is potential for some power outages and travel disruption’
Storm Austen has triggered a yellow warning for strong winds in Sheffield.
The Met Office has warned of gusts of up to 55mph during Friday daytime.
It adds: “In combination with locally heavy rain and many trees still in full leaf, there is potential for some power outages and travel disruption.”
The yellow warning is active from 10am to 9pm on Friday, October 23.