Met Office weather warning for Devon as Storm Eowyn looms

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the South West ahead of Storm Eowyn. The wind warning, which is in place from midnight until 11.59pm on Friday, January 24, warns of widespread disruption.

Forecasters at the Exeter-based Met Office have warned that buildings may be damaged as tiles could be blown from roofs. Power cuts are also likely and other services such as phone coverage may be affected.

Storm Eowyn will bring strong southeasterly winds which will then turn westerly. Some winds will reach 60mph, with gusts along coastal areas reaching up to 70mph.

Very strong winds are forecast to affect travel as roads, rail, air and ferry services may be impacted. Some roads and high bridges may be closed to vehicles.

There is also a chance some people may suffer injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.

South West weather forecast:

Today: A chilly start with patchy frost in rural parts. Early morning mist and fog lift, giving a dry and settled day, with bright or sunny spells developing into the afternoon. Feeling cool though, particularly in the shade, with light winds. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Tonight: Increasingly cloudy with hill fog returning across the higher ground. Meanwhile scattered showers linger along the south coast, spreading slowly northwards. Minimum temperature 3 °C.

Wednesday: Scattered showers clear eastwards leaving a settled but rather cloudy day, with the best of any brightness remaining in the west. Feeling cool beneath grey skies. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday: Turning wet and increasingly windy. Persistent rain, heavy at times spreads eastwards through Thursday and Friday. Frequent, blustery showers to follow on Saturday, though some brighter breaks too.