22/10/2026
Weather Alert: Amber Warning for Strong Winds
The Met Office has issued an Amber wind warning for the whole of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and parts of West Devon ahead of the arrival of Storm Austen.
The storm is expected to bring a spell of very strong winds and heavy rain across southern areas of the UK late on Thursday and into Friday which has the potential to cause major disruption and danger to vulnerable people around the county.
Volunteer Cornwall are closely monitoring the alerts for any developments in the weather and are preparing to support our local communities with the support of volunteers as safely as we can.
If you or anyone you know is in a situation with an immediate risk to life, please contact 999.
For power cuts or lines being down, please contact the National Grid’s emergency number on 105 or 0300 1234 222.
For non-emergency support, the Community Gateway continues to be available 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm and can be contacted on 01872 266383 or emailed via [email protected]
To stay up to date with the latest alerts on Storm Austen, please check the Met Office website or follow their social media.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly
