Summary

  • A yellow warning for wind is in force in Devon and Cornwall until 06:00 GMT on Tuesday

  • Another yellow warning for rain is in place until 10:00 on Tuesday across both counties

  • Several roads are closed including the A303 between Upottery and Horton Cross in Devon due to flooding

  • A small fire broke out in a house in Cornwall following a lightning strike

  • The Cornish village of Trenarran has been cut off by a fallen tree, according to a resident

  • More than 1,000 properties are still without power across the South West

Live Reporting

  1. Where are the worst hit roads in Devon?

    Rows of traffic on a highwayBBC Weather Watchers

    BBC Weather Watcher Tiggers Dad shared this image of roads in Newton Abbot, Devon

    Devon Highways Control has shared an update of the worst affected roads:

    • The B3193 in Chudleigh Knighton – it is flooded and impassable
    • The A381 in Littlehempston – temporary traffic lights are in place after a landslip on Sunday
    • The A377 in Umberleigh – temporary traffic lights have been affected by the weather

    National Highways says the A303 remains closed between Upottery and Horton Cross due to flooding.

  2. 'We're ready with the saws'

    A fallen tree in a coastal scene

    Devon tree surgeon Tristan Doble says his team are “prepped and ready” after a busy few days.

    Mr Doble, from Teign Trees and Landscapes, says he has already had to cancel some routine jobs to deal with emergency call outs.

    He says: "We're pretty much geared up for it, we’ve had to cancel a couple of jobs, move some teams around and the guys are pretty much prepped ready with saws, we’re just waiting for the call.”

    "When there’s a storm, you know, we’ll press the panic button, get extra guys... and try and manage it and cover as much as we can."

  3. Part of A303 closed due to flooding

    The A303 in Devon has been closed in both directions between Upottery and Horton Cross due to flooding.

    National Highways says on X its contractors are working to clear the water but this will "take some time".

    It says traffic is being diverted via local roads.

  4. Fisherman describes swell as 'frightening'

    A large wave collides with a sea wall as a woman and dog watch on from the beach.Penzance Council

    A Cornish fisherman has said he has seen waves of up to 30ft

    John, a fisherman from Ruan Minor, has told BBC Radio Cornwall the swell is "absolutely massive" and up to 30ft (9m).

    He described the sea as "frightening", adding: "It is far too dangerous to go out fishing."

    He also warned dog walkers to stay away from the sea and cliffs.

  5. Trees falling over due to saturated ground

    A381 Thurlestone on Sunday 26 January

    A number of trees were reported to have fallen across the region over the weekend

    The sodden ground is causing trees to fall over easier than previous storms this winter, Devon County Council says.

    Jen Murphy, from the highways control room, told BBC Radio Devon wind gusts have been "very much sustained" and the saturated ground means tree roots are not as secure.

    “We’ve got a lot of ground water already, the ground is really soggy, meaning that where the tree roots are, they’re not held in place as firmly – so trees are falling over easier than they were in previous winds," she says.

    "As we got through today, as we have yesterday, even though you might not notice high winds, and it might not feel particularly windy, just beware that there are a lot of trees out there that don’t have that stability that they might usually have."

  6. Flood warnings across Devon and Cornwall

    Landslide on road between Tavistock and Lamerton. The road is totally flooded with a large amount of earth across the road with a tree in the middle.Sarah Wilcox

    There are currently more than 60 flood warnings and alerts across Devon and Cornwall.

    Devon has 20 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 30 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible.

    Areas most at risk include those that sit in close proximity to the River Axe, the River Ottery and River Taw, according to the Environment Agency.

    There are three flood warnings and 10 flood alerts in place for Cornwall.

  7. Cremyll Ferry not operating due to conditions

    The Cremyll Ferry will not be running on Monday due to worsening weather conditions.

    The service operating between Devon and Cornwall says it aims to be operational on Tuesday.

  8. Strong winds and heavy showers

    Bee Tucker
    BBC South West broadcast meteorologist

    We’ve got really strong winds out there and there is a line of showers just going through central parts of Devon.

    We have had frequent thunder and lightning across Devon and Cornwall, with gusts of about 60-70mph within the heaviest of the showers.

  9. Police warning over driving conditions

    Devon and Cornwall Police are warning motorists of "challenging driving conditions" this morning, with hail experienced on Telegraph Hill and Haldon Hill.

    There is also flood water on the A30 and A303, says the force.

    "Please take extra care and allow additional travelling time," it says.

  10. Power cuts affecting about 1,000 properties

    About 1,000 properties are without power in Devon and Cornwall, according to National Grid.

    There are 630 properties without power in Cornwall, and 356 in Devon, it says

  11. Good morning

    A yellow warning for wind is in force for Devon and Cornwall after storms caused flooding and brought down trees on Sunday.

    The warning, for strong and gusty south-westerly winds, is in place until until 06:00 GMT on Tuesday.

    We'll bring you live coverage of disruption across the South West.