Thousands without power as Storm Austen hits

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for strong winds for Cornwall and parts of Devon as Storm Austen brings heavy rain and wind gusts of about 70 or 80 miles an hour. More than 5,000 homes in Cornwall are currently experiencing power cuts, the National Grid are reporting. Meanwhile, a red warning is in place for Guernsey and Jersey.

Today's Justin Webb hears more from Simon King, lead BBC weather presenter and meteorologist, who is in Newquay.

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