Belgium braces for Storm Austen: wind alerts, 1722 activated, festival postponed

Storm Austen, a rapidly deepening depression, is set to bring gusts up to 80 km/h and heavy rain across Belgium from Thursday evening into Friday. Authorities have activated the 1722 hotline for storm damage and postponed a festival, indicating preparedness for potential impacts. The storm's trajectory over the southern North Sea or Belgian territory introduces uncertainty in local impact severity.

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