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High winds and heavy rain expected for south-west England High winds and heavy rain batter 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. High winds and heavy rain have begun to batter parts of south-west England.
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 (110km/h) combined with storm-driven wave heights of up to 5m (16ft) could lead to dangerous coastal conditions.
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. Many passenger ferry services have been cancelled, including the Scillonian sailing to the Isles of Scilly and there has been disruption to flights.
The public has also been told to be prepared for disruption to travel. The Environment Agency has issued a number of href="http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/34678.aspx?type=Region&term=Southwest&from=fl" >flood alerts on rivers and coastal areas.
The strong winds could possibly damage or uproot trees which are in full leaf. Devon County Council's control room said although there were currently no major problems, the strengthening wind had brought some tree branches down and heavy rain had caused some gullies and drains to overflow.
The Met Office said wind speeds of 50 to 60mph (80 to 97km/h) were "unseasonably" high and with trees in full leaf they could possibly damage or uproot trees.
Caravan 'snaking'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."