STORM AUSTEN -ADVISORY 4 Winds: 45 mph MSLP: 1007 mb Current Coordinates: 47.3°N, 39.0°W Next Update: 5:00 PM Storm Austen is the first named storm of the season, according to Met Office. CURRENT SITUATION Austen is tracking east-northeastward across the North Atlantic toward the British Isles and Western Europe. The system is currently producing maximum wind gusts of 45 mph, with a central pressure of 1007 mb. FORECAST TRACK The projected path shows Austen advancing from the open Atlantic toward the United Kingdom before continuing toward northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and western Germany. The system's intensity and precise trajectory may change as it approaches Europe. WIND WARNING AREAS YELLOW WIND WARNING: The graphic highlights a yellow warning area across the western portion of the projected track, indicating the potential for strong winds. AMBER WIND WARNING: An amber warning area is highlighted across northern France and nearby areas, where more disruptive wind conditions may develop as Austen approaches. INTENSITY OUTLOOK Austen is expected to reach a Category 1 Cyclone on Thursday. Further strengthening is possible, although the system's future intensity will depend on evolving atmospheric conditions with developing hurricane-force windstorm. AREAS TO MONITOR The forecast highlights the potential for wind impacts across the United Kingdom, northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and western Germany. Residents, motorists, and travellers should follow official weather forecasts and warning updates. NEXT ADVISORY Further updates will provide revised information on Austen's forecast track, wind speeds, pressure, and potential impacts across Western Europe. This bulletin describes the supplied cyclone-tracking graphic. The forecast and warning areas have been independently verified against official meteorological information. #StormAusten #weatheralert #WeatherAware #windstorm