Gales and flooding in South West weather forecast as travel…
Gale force winds and heavy rain are forecast to hit the South West later today, with disruption to travel already being predicted.
Gusts are expected to hit 70mph in exposed coastal areas, with 50-60-mph more common inland, though higher and exposed parts of Somerset, Dorset and Devon may experience higher speeds.
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office covering south Wales, the South West and counties along Britain’s south coast, with flooding expected in some areas. …