A yellow warning for wind is in force in Cornwall and part of Devon.
BBC News, South WestPreparations are being made in Devon and Cornwall as Storm Éowyn heads towards the UK.
Cornwall Council advised people to take "extra care" and to stay up to date with the latest forecasts.The Met Office said wind speeds were expected to reach between 50-60mph on the coast and in hilly areas.would then come into force in both counties from 00:00 on Friday until 09:00 the same day. "Friday in particular is expected to see the worst of the conditions, so anyone out on Devon's roads could come across surface water flooding and possibly fallen trees," he said.
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