Storm Ciarán caused flooding, landslips and fallen trees across Devon and Cornwall
Thousands of homes are without power
Drivers were advised against all but essential journeys while many trains are cancelled
The Met Office issued yellow and amber warnings - indicating potential risks to life and property - for wind and rain
Updates on Thursday 2 November, 2023
We are getting more reports of power cuts around Cornwall as winds of up to 90mph (145 km/h) sweep in.
Truro, Penzance and Camborne are also affected,said the National Grid., external
That comes on top of power cuts in Perranporth, Tregony and surrounding areas.
Trees are blocking roads around Cornwall, the council has warned., external
Roads affected are the A30 at Alverton, the A394 between Marazion and Goldsithney, the B3303 at Praze-an-Beeble, the A390 at Union Hill, Truro.
"Please only travel if absolutely essential, and stay safe," a spokesperson said.
Some buses around Falmouth, Redruth, Truro and Camborne have been cancelled as the storm causes more disruption on the roads.
Local bus operator Cornwall by Kernow tweeted , externalthe U1 and U2 services were out of action because of weather conditions, with a tree down on the A39.
There are power cuts in Perranporth, Tregony and surrounding areas in Cornwall.
National Grid tweeted, external: "We are working on the issue and we estimate to have the power restored by 18:00."
Image source, David HaighWaves crash over the seawall in Penzance
National Highways has issued a severe weather alert for gales, with a significant risk to vehicles using motorways and major A roads in south-west England.
It warns gusts could reach 75mph (120km/h) on higher ground, particularly on the A30 around Camborne and Bodmin in Cornwall, and other higher-ground in Devon and urged drivers to prepare, external.
The RAC says drivers should avoid coastal and rural roads - where there is a greater chance of falling trees.
More than 250 schools are closed in Devon, external.
Devon County Council said: "We are asking all schools to consider the high level of risk presented by this storm."
The council has asked all staff to work from home where possible.
More than 50 schools are closed or partially closed in Cornwall., external
Cornwall Council says decisions to close "are always made by individual schools based on local conditions and health and safety risk assessments".
In Plymouth a number of schools have told us they are closed or partially closed.
Torbay Council says all schools are open, external.
Train operator GWR says passengers should not to travel in Cornwall, external until at least 12:00.
It also says disruption could continue into Friday due to fallen trees and debris.
Passengers are advised to check its dedicated Storm Ciarán web page, external before travelling.
A car has been washed into the sea as Storm Ciaran brings strong winds and heavy rain to Devon and Cornwall.
Police said the unattended vehicle was washed into the sea at Sidmouth, Devon, on Wednesday night.
Image source, Sidmouth Town Council
Jonathan Morris
BBC News Online
Storm Ciarán has arrived in Devon and Cornwall.
An amber weather warning, external for violent winds - indicating a potential risk to life and property - remains active across the two counties until 11:00 GMT on Thursday.
We'll be bringing the latest news and information the impact of the storm here.