Storm Austen hit the UK with strong winds and heavy rain on Friday, according to Sky News, LBC and WalesOnline. It is the first named storm of the season.

The Met Office, the UK weather service, warned of gusts of 60 to 70 mph in many places, LBC reported. Gusts could reach 80 mph on exposed coasts. An amber warning, the second-highest level, covered Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly from 1 AM local time.

In Newquay, Cornwall, gusts were nearing 80 mph, a Sky News reporter said. Huge waves crashed against the coast. "It's hard to stay on your feet," the reporter said.

Thousands of homes in Cornwall lost power. Sky News reported almost 10,000 homes without power there, citing Cornwall Council. WalesOnline reported 6,980, citing National Grid.

In Wales, more than 1,000 homes lost power across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, WalesOnline reported. A fallen tree closed a road in Pembrokeshire. The worst weather was expected to reach Wales from around midday.

Trees were uprooted in Penzance, and some cars were hit, Sky News reported.

Loganair canceled 18 flights, Sky News said. Exeter Airport also canceled flights, WalesOnline reported. Some ferries between Wales and Ireland were canceled too.

The Met Office warned that trees still in leaf could fall onto roads and railways, LBC reported. People were urged to stay away from cliff edges and to tie down loose items like trampolines and bins.

There will be little break. A second storm, Boelo, is expected on Saturday, the outlets reported. Yellow warnings cover all of mainland Scotland and the far north of England from 6 PM Saturday to 9 PM Sunday, LBC said. Gusts of 70 to 80 mph are possible on exposed coasts.

What we know: Storm Austen knocked out power to thousands of homes and canceled flights.
What we don't: How much damage the storm will leave once it clears.