Ivybridge, England, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Information on update: Warning start time brought forward slightly to account for slightly earlier onset of strong southerly winds across the Isles of Scilly and western Cornwall. Strong west to northwesterly winds will spread across southern parts of England and Wales during Thursday night and into Friday. Gusts of 50-60 mph are likely and some coastal or exposed areas could see 70 mph or more, this more likely over parts of southwest England. Ahead of this, a spell of southerly winds with gusts of 50-60 mph will move east along the south coast of England during Thursday night. Winds will slowly ease during Friday afternoon. 

Strong winds will be also combined with periods of heavy rain making for difficult travel conditions.  

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning. 

Flooding is expected from 2 hours either side of high tide on Friday morning 

Areas particularly at risk include exposed coastal areas at Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish.
 
The high tide at Teignmouth on Friday is at 03:55 GMT, times of high water will vary along the coast.  Forecast total high tide level is 2.11mAOD, which is 0.75 metres above tide table level.  Strong force 7 north easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2.5m are forecast over the high tide.

Coastal conditions should ease for Friday evening's high tide. 

We are closely monitoring the situation . 

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.   

This message will be updated by 12:00PM on Friday 23 October or as the situation changes.

Whilst the winds across the warning area are not expected to be as strong as those further south and west, a spell of inland gales is possible with gusts around 45 to 55mph during Friday daytime. In combination with locally heavy rain and many trees still in full leaf, there is potential for some power outages and travel disruption.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings