Huge winds are set to cause some chaos across Devon today amid a Met Office weather warning. The Exeter-based forecaster has warned of 55mph gusts which are likely to cause significant disruption in the region.
The entire South West has been included in the warning, but the coastlines are expected to be among the worst hit by today's band of bad weather. Devon locals have been told to 'take care'.
Large waves and seas spray are likely to affect the region and weather forecasters have said disruption is likely to road, air, rail and ferry travel. Power cuts are also possible, with two already reported in the county.
The Met Office said: "A depression will move east just to the north of Scotland through Monday and will bring a swath of strong winds to Northern Ireland, Wales and much of England. Gusts of between 40 and 45 mph are expected widely inland with isolated gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph on exposed coasts and near to heavier showers. This is likely to lead to some disruption and longer journey times."
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Power outages in Devon
Two power cuts have been reported in Devon - one in Tavistock and one just outside Newton Abbot.
Power outage in Tavistock
National Grid said: "There is a fault on our low voltage network in your area which we are working hard to resolve.
"We are aware of this power cut incident which was raised at7:11am this morningand our engineers are working to get the power returned as quickly as possible. We are sorry for any inconvenience this is causing you."
Postcodes affected: PL19 9BU, PL19 9BX, PL19 9BZ
Power outage in Newton Abbot
National Grid said: "There is a fault on our low voltage network in your area which we are working hard to resolve.
"We are aware of this power cut incident which was raised at8:08am this morningand our engineers are working to get the power returned as quickly as possible. We are sorry for any inconvenience this is causing you."
Postocdes affected: TQ12 1UT, TQ12 1UU, TQ12 1YH, TQ12 1YJ
Torpoint Ferry delays
Waiting times of up to 15 minutes and two ferries running due to ferry maintenance on Torpoint Ferry in Plymouth.
