The warning will be in force between 10am and 9pm on Friday (23 October), with areas including Bourne and Stamford falling within the affected zone.
Although Boston itself is not currently included in the warning area, residents travelling across southern Lincolnshire are being urged to take extra care, with strong winds potentially causing disruption to roads, public transport and other services.
Forecasters say Storm Austen could bring a spell of strong winds, reaching gale force at times, alongside locally heavy rainfall.
While winds across the warning area are not expected to be as severe as those further south and west, inland gusts of between 45mph and 55mph are possible throughout Friday.
With many trees still in full leaf, the combination of strong winds and heavy rain could increase the risk of falling branches, power outages and travel disruption.
The Met Office has warned that residents and motorists in affected areas could experience:
- Travel disruption: Delays for high-sided vehicles travelling on exposed roads and bridges, alongside possible disruption to bus and rail services.
- Power cuts: Short-term interruptions to electricity supplies and other essential services.
- Coastal conditions: Large waves and sea spray could affect exposed coastal routes, seafronts and communities.
- Longer journeys: Motorists and public transport passengers may face delays, particularly during periods of stronger winds.
People planning to travel towards Bourne, Stamford or other areas covered by the warning are advised to check road conditions and public transport timetables before setting off.
The Met Office also recommends preparing for potential power cuts by ensuring torches, spare batteries, mobile phone power banks and other essential supplies are readily available.
Those visiting coastal areas are reminded to remain cautious around large waves, which can be powerful enough to sweep people off their feet, even when standing on the shoreline.
Anyone experiencing an emergency along the coast should call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
While Boston is not included in the current yellow warning, the town’s proximity to affected parts of southern Lincolnshire means residents travelling outside the borough could still encounter difficult conditions.
Weather warnings can also change at short notice as forecasts develop.
Residents are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest information from the Met Office throughout Thursday and Friday.
Boston VIBE will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates should the warning area change or further disruption be expected locally.
The latest weather warnings can be viewed at www.metoffice.gov.uk.
