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Met Office Issues Amber Warnings for First Named Autumn Storm

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC · How we work

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Met Office warns UK could face its first named autumn storm as a deep low approaches.
Strengthening jet stream from North American temperature contrasts will drive turbulence over the UK.
All regions will receive rain, though drought-hit areas of England and Wales may stay dry.
Environment Agency declared severe drought for parts of southern England.
Forecasts expect strongest winds and possible gales in southern England and Wales, prompting amber warnings.

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Met Office warns UK could face its first named autumn storm as a deep low approaches.
Strengthening jet stream from North American temperature contrasts will drive turbulence over the UK.
All regions will receive rain, though drought-hit areas of England and Wales may stay dry.
Environment Agency declared severe drought for parts of southern England.
Forecasts expect strongest winds and possible gales in southern England and Wales, prompting amber warnings.