Cornwall and Devon Met Office wind warning issued

"Unseasonably windy weather" will affect coastal areas of southern England on Wednesday

A wind warning is in place for most of Cornwall and south Devon on Wednesday as people are warned to "take extra care if travelling".

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for "unseasonably windy weather" between 04:00 BST and 18:00, with gusts of up to 50mph (80km/h) expected.

Scillonian sailings to and from the Isles of Scilly have been cancelled on Wednesday, while Thursday's first crossing will be delayed until 11:40, bosses said.

Cornwall Council warned people to "take extra care if travelling" and Devon County Council advised people to check travel updates.

'Be cautious'

Camp sites warned customers to prepare, with Trethias Farm Camping & Caravan Park at Treyarnon Bay posting on Facebook on Tuesday: "Serious note… Today would be a good day to secure, strip & store all non-essential items."

It also advised customers to park vehicles "to protect" from westerly winds from the sea.

The Rotary Club of Yelverton has cancelled its fun day for children on Wednesday at Harrowbeer Airfield because of the warning.

Rod Dennis, a spokesperson for RAC, said: "Drivers attempting to drive through patches of standing water risk losing control, so the best course of action is to slow down and carefully avoid them whenever possible.

"As the wind will be especially strong along southern coasts, drivers towing caravans will need to be cautious while those carrying items on the roof should make sure these are properly secured."