Weather warning issued

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for the South West of England.

Forecasters say Storm Agnes will bring with it strong and disruptive winds from noon today (September 27) to the early afternoon tomorrow.

Exeter will be hit by gusts of up to 43 mph between 2pm and 4pm today. There will also be outbreaks of rain.

The warning highlights the chance of some damage to building from strong winds, as well as the possibility of power cuts for some. Transport disruption is also likely, with some roads and bridges likely to close.  

Steve Basterfield, National Network Manager at National Highways, said: “With the stormy weather being forecast, it is important to plan ahead for your journey, and if weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour and take extra care.

“We have a section of our website dedicated to travelling amid storms, high winds and gales, and considerations for different types of vehicle, as part of our guide to travelling in severe weather. It’s also a good idea for people to check their vehicles, such as tyres, coolant and oil levels, before heading out to reduce the risk of breakdowns.”

Storm Agnes is the first named storm of the storm naming season, which runs from September to August the following year.