THE Met Office has issued a weather warning as winds of up to 50mph are expected to batter much of Cornwall and Devon tomorrow. 

Winds of up to 50mph are expected to batter much of Cornwall from Friday morning, with a yellow weather warning in place for much of the day until early evening. 

According to the Met Office, between 7am and 7pm, gusts of 35 to 45 mph are likely for a time, with gusts over 50 mph affecting some coasts and hills, mainly across Cornwall and West Wales.

The meteorological organisations has warned residents of the affected areas to expect delays to rail, air and ferry transport due to the strong winds, and that some damage to trees or temporary structures such as marquees, tents & inflatables, could occur. 

Standing water and spray on roads could also lead to difficult driving conditions.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Strong winds will develop across southwest England early on Friday, extending northwards through the day to affect parts of Wales.

"Gusts of 35 to 45 mph are likely quite widely for a time, with gusts over 50 mph affecting some coasts and hills, mainly across Cornwall and west Wales.

"This is likely to lead to difficult driving conditions and some disruption given the unusual time of year for such winds. In addition, heavy rain will lead to standing water and spray on roads. Winds are expected to ease through the evening."

The Met Office provides advice for what to do when traveling in storms, rain and strong winds which you can find by visiting: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/travel/drive-safely-in-winter-weather

Regions in South West England likely to be affected by the strong winds include:

  • Bath and North East Somerset 
  • Bristol
  • Cornwall
  • Devon
  • Dorset 
  • Gloucestershire
  • Isles of Scilly
  • North Somerset
  • Plymouth
  • Somerset
  • South Gloucestershire
  • Torbay

Regions in Wales likely to be affected are:

  • Blaenau Gwent
  • Bridgend
  • Caerphilly
  • Cardiff
  • Carmarthenshire
  • Ceredigion
  • Conwy
  • Gwynedd
  • Isle of Anglesey
  • Merthyr Tydfil
  • Monmouthshire
  • Neath Port Talbot
  • Newport
  • Pembrokeshire
  • Powys
  • Rhondda Cynon Taf
  • Swansea
  • Torfaen
  • Vale of Glamorgan