The roads are covered in debris and there have been several reports of trees down across the island.
Winds reached 60mph at 3am, peaking at 76mph by 6am.
Windspeed dropped shortly before 7am before increasing again later on in the morning.
There have been no serious incidents resulting from the storm, but emergency services have responded to a number of fallen trees, most of which have been cleared already by fire crews or tree surgeon.
Icart Road near Saints Bay Hotel has been closed due to dangerous scaffolding and Les Salines Road closed due to a large fallen tree.
North Side on the Bridge has been closed from the roundabout to Trafalgar Road due to falling roof tiles.
Traffic lights at Bulwer Avenue and Longue Hougue are broken.
Target Tyres has had to close today due to damage to the roof.
Ambulance & Rescue has stationed a paramedic officer at the Joint Emergency Services Control Centre to assist with clinical triage. For less urgent calls, medical advice from a clinician may be given over the phone.
Additional ambulance crews and operational commanders have been on duty overnight and into Friday.
Storm Austen has also affected the other islands.
Sark has reported a fallen tree at Harbour Hill and is currently causing an obstruction.
The GSPCA has had a tree come down in its back car park, taking out phone lines and internet, as well as damage to the shelter.
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