Homes are left without power, trees block rural roads and flood defences fail in the stormy weather.

Andrew Segal
BBC South West

Storm Callum is still causing disruption across the South West.

There are warnings for heavy and torrential rain across the region, along with strong winds, external.

The Met Office said some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport were likely, and some seafronts and coastal communities could be affected by spray and large waves.

One of the main routes through Devon, the A38, has been closed near Ivybridge after power cables came down.

There are 10 flood alerts for Devon from the Environment Agency, external, saying flooding is possible along rivers because of heavy rain, and also along the coast over high tides on Friday evening and Saturday morning, which is at about 21:00 and 09:00.

Western Power Distribution said there were 22 areas without power in Devon, affecting more than 1,800 properties. Nearly 400 of those are priority service customers, external.

Areas involved include Plymouth, Totnes, Holsworthy, Hatherleigh, Winkleigh, Great Torrington, Okehampton and Exeter.

Dick Straughan
BBC Radio Cornwall

Storm Callum has resulted in a very windy Mount's Bay, near Penzance, as you can hear from this video clip.

Weather warnings for wind and rain across Devon and Cornwall remain in place.

Andrew Segal
BBC South West

Fire crews have had to put out a blaze caused by an 11,000-volt electricity cable brought down by Storm Callum.

Wadebridge Fire Station tweeted, external that the fire started after a large tree fell on to the cable in the Polmorla Road area.

The cable has been made safe but the road remains closed while Western Power engineers continue to work at the scene, firefighters said.

Image source, Wadebridge Fire Station

BBC Radio Cornwall

Trains services between Liskeard and Looe are suspended for all of Friday and Saturday due to flooding, rail chiefs say.

Road transport is being provided between these stations.

Services between Gunnislake and Plymouth also remain currently suspended because of a fallen tree on lines.

Andrew Segal
BBC South West

With gale-force winds and heavy rain forecast to continue for the rest of Friday, Highways England is urging people to take extra care particularly at exposed coastal and high-lying areas and on bridges which could be affected by the strong winds.

Police also warned that people had to adjust their driving according to the conditions.

The Environment Agency has issued a series of flood alerts around Friday evening's high tides.

Coastguards are warning people to stay well away from the sea and not try and get too close to take photographs.

BBC Radio Devon

Some more fallen trees have been reported across Devon as a result of Storm Callum.

Areas where problems have been reported include:

• Near Torrington, Hatchmoor Road is blocked between Hatchmoor Common Lane and Borough Road
• At Cadeleigh, Cadeleigh Road is closed in both directions between Back Lane and Burnbridge Hill
• On the A377 between Lapford and Eggesford
• At Moretonhamptead, the A382 is blocked in both directions

John Ayres
BBC Spotlight

Drivers are being warned to expect the unexpected on roads across the South West.

Storm Callum has been battering the region with strong winds and heavy rain, causing difficult driving conditions.

These vehicles have been dealing with some flooded roads in Heathfield in south Devon.

Andrew Segal
BBC South West

Drivers should take extra care on motorways and major A roads across the South West over the next 24 hours as Storm Callum sweeps across the region, Highways England says.

Road officials said motorists should check the weather and driving conditions before setting out on journeys, and "pay particular attention to exposed locations such as coastal and high-lying areas and bridges which could be affected by the high winds".

Gusts of between 50 to 60mph have been recorded, and strong winds and rain are expected to continue throughout Saturday.

Andrew Segal
BBC South West

A fallen tree has blocked railway lines between Bere Alston and Bere Ferres.

National Rail Enquiries tweeted, external that, as a result, trains were "currently at a stand, and all journeys between Plymouth and Gunnislake may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes".

Normal service was expected to resume by 16:30, staff said.

Cornwall Live

Film crews shooting scenes at Charlestown have been pictured with a wind machine on set, external – just as the season’s most ferocious storm makes its way across Cornwall.

BBC Radio Cornwall

Staff from Cornwall Council contractor Cormac have been dealing with multiple incidents of flooding and fallen trees across Cornwall in the wake of Storm Callum.

Winds with gusts of more than 70mph have caused severe disruption across the county.

Cormac network manager Steve Bailey said teams were doing their best to keep on top of the situation...

Andrew Segal
BBC South West

Storm Callum has been causing serious travel disruption across Devon.

Highways England is urging drivers to take extra care over the next 24 hours, particularly at exposed coastal and high-lying areas and bridges, which could be affected by the high winds.

Gusts of between 50mph to 60mph have been recorded, and strong winds and rain are expected to continue throughout Saturday.

Many flights have been cancelled at Exeter Airport, and police say they are still having to warn drivers to slow down and take extra care on roads.

As well as the fallen tree in Hartswood (pictured), highways staff have also most recently been dealing with fallen trees and large branches in Horse Lane in Shaldon, Germansweek, Boldventure, Witherdon Cross; and Exeter Road, Okehampton.

Andrew Segal
BBC South West

The A388 in the Lezant area of Cornwall is likely to be closed for much of Friday afternoon because of a high-voltage cable lying across the main road.

Firefighters said they were assisting Western Power Distribution engineers to make the scene safe.

The Tamar Bridge, which connects Devon and Cornwall, is closed to high-sided vehicles, caravans and motorcyclists because of Storm Callum.

Strong winds and heavy rain are battering Devon and Cornwall.

Highways England said diversions are in place.

BBC Radio Cornwall

A coach-load of schoolchildren had a close call in St Agnes earlier when a tree fell on the road in front of them as a result of Storm Callum.

Driver Alan Nielson said they they had a lucky escape...

Andrew Segal
BBC South West

More than 1,000 households are without power in Cornwall as a result of Storm Callum.

There are about 1080 properties without electricity, according to Western Power Distribution, external.

Police have also been warning about dangerous driving conditions across the county amid debris scattered by gale-force gusts. Heavy rain has also been causing problems.

Flood warnings are currently in force for the south Cornwall coast, Cornwall Council says.

They are from:

• Land's End to Lizard Point
• Lizard Point to Gribbin Head
• Gribbin Head to Rame Head
• Rame Head to Plymouth

The council also said that, external the weather was "bound to leave a tide of plastic and other rubbish on our beaches.

"Avoid exposed coastal areas today if you can, and take extra care out there."

BBC Radio Devon

There's a fresh warning this afternoon to wave-watchers to stay away from the coastline as Storm Callum continues to batter Devon and Cornwall.

Police have already warned two people who were putting themselves in danger trying to take photos of the waves.

Image source, @INDAWLISH

Drivers are also warned to avoid coastal roads as winds of more than 70mph and up to a week's worth of rain falling in a few hours causes disruption.

Forecasters are predicting there could be a total of up to 40mm (2in) of rainfall by Saturday in south west Devon and up to 14mm (0.5in) on the south and south west facing slopes of Dartmoor.

Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council cabinet member for highway management, said: "Please remember not to attempt to drive through closed roads or floodwater and, if conditions are stormy, please keep away from exposed coasts."

Daniel Clark
Local Democracy Reporting Service

An area of Exmouth seafront that is set to be protected by a £12m tidal defence scheme has flooded.

Tom Hurley took this video of vehicles struggling along the flooded seafront.

The waves have crashed over the seawall and on to the Esplanade, turning what is normally a road into something resembling a river.

Plans to protect the town from flooding were submitted at the start of October to East Devon District Council.

The scheme will reduce the flood risk from the current 1-in-25-year risk (4% chance of flooding in any year) to 1-in-200-year (0.5% chance) and protect more than 1,400 residential properties and 400 businesses.

It involves floodgates across the seafront and a stronger sea wall.

The Environment Agency scheme, which will be built by civil engineering contractor Team Van Oord, will mean that areas of the Esplanade and highway will still be inundated during storms, however the new defences will stop flood water from flowing down nearby roads.

Lisa Hay
BBC News Online

People across Devon - particularly on Dartmoor and in the south west of the county - are being warned to prepare for more disruption on the roads because of high winds, surface flooding and debris.

The county council is urging drivers to stay on the main road network wherever possible as falling branches, fallen trees and landslips are disrupting travel on rural roads and coastal routes in particular.

There is also a warning to take care on exposed bridges.

The A35 has been closed throughout the morning, in both directions, due to accident investigation work following a crash between Honiton and Abbey Gate.

Police are yet to reveal full details of the crash.