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Storm Austen: Live updates as severe weather hits Sussex

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Published 23rd Oct 2026, 08:38 BST

Storm Austen has brought strong winds and rain to Sussex, with disruption expected across the county.

A yellow weather warning for wind is in place until 5pm today (Friday, October 23).

Sussex is bracing for strong winds and more heavy rain as Storm Austen arrives. — Sussex is bracing for strong winds and more heavy rain as Storm Austen arrives. | Photo taken in Brighton by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images

placeholder image — Sussex is bracing for strong winds and more heavy rain as Storm Austen arrives. | Photo taken in Brighton by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images

Storm Austen - the first named storm of the season - could bring gusts of 50-60 mph to the coast, the Met Office has warned.

Follow our live blog for the latest updates on travel disruption, road closures, and weather warnings.