Storm Austen brought strong winds and heavy rain to France and Britain, cutting electricity supplies and disrupting travel.

French electricity distributor Enedis reported that nearly 300,000 customers were without power, with Brittany and Normandy among the worst-affected areas. Britain’s National Grid said engineers had worked to restore supplies to more than 12,000 homes.

Reuters reported winds of 111 mph (179 kph) as the weather system crossed Europe overnight.

Fallen trees and debris obstructed roads, while rail and air services experienced disruption. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said all rail traffic in Normandy had been suspended.

Flights were also diverted from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Météo-France issued orange alerts across much of northwestern France as the storm continued to affect the region.