France issues orange alert in 15 departments ahead of Storm Austen

France's weather service has placed 15 departments under an orange alert as Storm Austen approaches, with winds up to 87 mph and heavy rain expected in Brittany and Normandy. The storm's track and intensity remain uncertain, but the alert indicates a significant risk of disruption. This is a routine severe weather event, though the high wind speeds could cause localized damage and travel delays.

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