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Mid Latitude Cyclone Special Update: Austen lowest air pressure is going to be reported at 973 mb reported by the K1 bouy. Peak gust intensity has been held for the time being at 100 mph. Although peak gusts may be at 100-105 mph however it's better to air on the side of caution. The rain shield is currently over spreading southern Rep of Ireland and start to push inland over southwest England and Wales as well as northwest France. Dangerous conditions will start effect land areas within the next few hours. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across the region, with gusts of up to 70mph (113km/h) forecast on Friday. The warning covers coastal areas from 00:00 BST until 17:00 and inland areas from 10:00 until 21:00. Storm Austen is the first named storm of the season and comes as an amber wind warning remains in force in parts of south-west England. Forecasters have also warned of large waves and high tides along parts of the coastline. The Met Office said some areas could experience short-term power cuts and disruption to other services. **DISCLAIMER MLCC IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH MET OFFICE OR ANY OFFICIAL METORLOGICAL ORGANISATION** INT ... 85 KTS ... 100 MPH