Two named storms to affect parts of UK in coming days
Localised flooding could take place in some parts of the UK.
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People in some parts of the UK are being warned to get ready for windy and wet weather as two named storms are set to arrive just days apart.
The Met Office, the UK's national weather service, names storms in order to bring awareness to the hazards they create and to help people prepare for their impact.
Storm Austen is expected to bring the strongest winds to south-west England on Friday.
Amber weather warnings are in place in Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly, where gusts could be very strong.
Forecasters say journeys could take longer than usual, and there may be some power cuts or fallen trees.
Where are the weather warnings in place?
Wind warnings have been issued ahead of Storm Austen's arrival on Friday
Yellow wind warnings have been issued ahead of Storm Boelo's arrival over the weekend
To help keep people safe, weather experts are issuing warnings in advance so that people, schools and local authorities can prepare.
For example, in Jersey, schools have been told to close on Friday because of the expected high winds.
Elsewhere, yellow weather warnings cover much of England and Wales. Scotland could also see heavy rain, with some local flooding possible in a few places.
Poor driving conditions are often huge causes for disruption, and public transport could also be affected.
Storm Boelo is expected to bring another spell of wet and windy weather across the UK on Saturday and Sunday.
Poor conditions could make travelling more difficult, especially on roads where heavy rain may leave surface water.
Some transport services could be delayed, and there is a chance of local power cuts in a few areas.
The strongest winds are forecast to reach Scotland later on Saturday and overnight into Sunday.
Yellow wind warnings have been issued for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
Forecasters will continue to monitor the storms and keep local authorities and emergency services up to date in order to prepare for tricky conditions.
