21/10/2026
Unfortunately, it will probably not be looking like this over the next few days.
⚠️ Storm Austen is heading for Dartmoor. The Met Office says flying debris could be a danger to life.
The first named storm of the season arrives overnight. An amber wind warning for parts of Devon, including parts of Dartmoor, runs from around 3am to 10am on Friday. Gusts of 70mph are likely for a time, with perhaps some around 80mph on exposed headlands, alongside heavy rain. It will stay windy for the rest of Friday, but winds will gradually ease.
🕐 Best times to travel: Thursday during the day, before the storm arrives, or Friday afternoon once the strongest winds have eased. The Met Office expects the strongest winds to ease from late Friday morning into the early afternoon.
🚫 Avoid travelling between 3am and 10am on Friday if you can, especially on exposed moorland roads and under trees, where branches and debris could come down.
🔌 Be ready for power cuts: the Met Office suggests keeping torches, batteries and a charged phone or power bank to hand.
Drive safely, and the fires should be lit and our cosy lounges and rooms waiting for you. 🔥
This was taken on my drive in to Dartmoor just a few days ago. Can you spot St Michael's Church?