Strong wind warning as Storm Bert approaches

Parts of Devon and Cornwall are expected to hit by strong winds and rain as Storm Bert approaches.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain, which comes into force at 06:00 GMT on Saturday and is expected to remain active until 23:45.

A yellow warning for wind, which comes into force at 15:00 on the same day, would remain in place until 21:00.

The Met Office said gusts could reach 70mph (112km/h) in coastal areas and there was a small chance of a "danger to life".

The Met Office said: "There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties."

It said power cuts, flooding and damage to properties was possible.

Devon and Cornwall Police also warned of travel disruption ahead of the storm.

Ahead of the expected bad weather, Newton Abbot Town Council said it was cancelling its Christmas light switch-on.

It said on Facebook the lights would be switched on automatically on Saturday evening.

Named by Ireland's Met Éireann, Storm Bert is the second named storm of the season.

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