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Jersey Issues Red Wind Warning as Storm Austen Approaches

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC · How we work

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The Channel Islands issued a red wind warning ahead of Storm Austen.
Jersey Met Office forecast gusts of 75 mph, possibly reaching 85 mph early Friday.
The Government of Jersey will close all schools on Friday and advise against outdoor activity.
Farmer Nikki de Gruchy awaits repairs after her property suffered severe damage in earlier storms.
La Croix Regeneration Centre sustained damage from storms Ciarán and Goretti, with trees down and a cattle shelter flipped.

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The Channel Islands issued a red wind warning ahead of Storm Austen.
Jersey Met Office forecast gusts of 75 mph, possibly reaching 85 mph early Friday.
The Government of Jersey will close all schools on Friday and advise against outdoor activity.
Farmer Nikki de Gruchy awaits repairs after her property suffered severe damage in earlier storms.
La Croix Regeneration Centre sustained damage from storms Ciarán and Goretti, with trees down and a cattle shelter flipped.