Storm Austen: Yellow wind warning issued for Doncaster
The first named storm of the season is set to hit the UK
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of wind for Doncaster as Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season prepares to batter parts of the UK.
Doncaster is expected to escape the worst of the conditions, but a yellow warning for wind is in place for Doncaster for tomorrow (Friday).
The warning runs from 10am to 9pm.
A Met Office spokesperson said: “A spell of strong winds, touching gales at times, associated with Storm Austen may bring some localised impacts.
“ Some short-term loss of power and other services is possible.
“It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.
“Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges are likely.
“Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer.”