Storm Austen has been named by the Met Office with disruptive wind and rain expected across the district.

The storm will begin its approach over the UK today (October 22) with heavy rainfall expected throughout the afternoon and into the night.

This heavy rain will then continue through Friday and into the weekend, with temperatures also dropping to lows of 5C on Saturday (October 24).

Met Office deputy chief forecaster, Tom Crabtree, said: “While the exact track and position of Storm Austen is still being determined, what’s clear is that we have an impactful period of weather on the way and the potential for disruption in places, which has resulted in the system being named.”

Storm Austen has been named by the Met Office with disruptive wind and rain expected across Wakefield.

placeholder image — Storm Austen has been named by the Met Office with disruptive wind and rain expected across Wakefield.

Over the next week, weather systems spreading in from the Atlantic will create “unsettled” conditions across Wakefield, bringing more rain and a risk of strong winds or gales.

Despite this, the intense weather will eventually begin to cool off with brighter conditions and some sunshine expected as November begins.