Storm Austen: five departments on orange alert starting Thursday evening; rail traffic disrupted on Friday

Météo-France announces an orange alert for strong winds in Brittany due to storm Austen, with gusts expected up to 140 km/h. Train services will be suspended across Normandy and parts of Brittany on October 23, with disruptions also in Hauts-de-France. Travelers are advised to check conditions before departure.