Storm Austen Causes Power Outages and Travel Disruptions in Northwest France

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Published: 2026-10-23
Category: weather
Source: The Connexion
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Storm Austen has prompted Météo-France to issue orange wind alerts across 23 departments in northwest France, with gusts reaching up to 140 km/h in coastal areas. These strong winds have resulted in widespread power outages affecting 161,000 customers and significant disruptions to train services across the region.

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