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'.

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