Storm Austen brings extreme coastal conditions in Granville, France

On October 23, 2026, in Granville, France, @Th0my_500 shared a video showing extreme coastal conditions as Storm Austen swept through the region. In the video, powerful winds drive thick sheets of sea spray and mist across the shoreline, severely reducing visibility. Massive waves churn beneath a dark, overcast sky as the author describes the conditions as dantesque, adding that wind gusts make it difficult to stand. According to reports, wind gusts at Granville’s rocky headland reached 143 km/h (89 mph) as Storm Austen battered France and the United Kingdom. The storm caused widespread power outages affecting nearly 300,000 French households and disrupted transport services, including train operations across western France. Météo-France also issued orange weather alerts for powerful winds in several departments, alongside warnings of coastal flooding from large waves.