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Devon and Cornwall given severe weather warning High winds and heavy rain expected for south-west England
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Gale-force winds and heavy rain are expected to hit south-west England later, the Met Office has warned.Gale-force winds and heavy rain are expected to hit south-west England later, the Met Office has warned.
An amber warning has been issued for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. An amber wind warning has been issued and there is a risk of coastal flooding, particularly in western areas and the Bristol Channel.
Gusts of up to 70mph (110 km/h) could affect coastal areas during the afternoon, possibly damaging trees which are in full leaf. Gusts of up to 70mph (110 km/h) combined with storm-driven wave heights of up to 5m (16ft) could lead to dangerous coastal conditions.
The public has also been told to be prepared for disruption to travel and outdoor activities. The public has also been told to be prepared for disruption to travel.
The strong winds could possibly damage or uproot trees which are in full leaf.
Caravan 'snaking'
Mark Seltzer, from the Met Office, said with many people in the region for school half-term holidays it was important to warn them about the severe weather.Mark Seltzer, from the Met Office, said with many people in the region for school half-term holidays it was important to warn them about the severe weather.
"It's quite unusual to see these speeds of winds at this time of year, so we've issued an amber warning," he told BBC News."It's quite unusual to see these speeds of winds at this time of year, so we've issued an amber warning," he told BBC News.
"We've seen some rain overnight already and the stronger winds are likely to occur later today, overnight and into Friday."We've seen some rain overnight already and the stronger winds are likely to occur later today, overnight and into Friday.
"People towing caravans should be aware of the strong winds because it could cause some snaking.""People towing caravans should be aware of the strong winds because it could cause some snaking."