Met Office latest as yellow weather warning issued for entire South West

High winds are expected to batter the South West over the next few days, according to the Met Office.

The forecaster has issued a two-day weather warning covering the entire region from 3pm on Tuesday 11 April to 6am on Wednesday 12 April.

From Monday to Wednesday, much of the country will also be doused with sporadic showers.

"A period of strong winds bringing the potential for some disruption on Tuesday and Wednesday," the Met Office said.

It warned of possible delays on the roads, railway and ferries as well as potential power cuts across the region.

People living in coastal towns are also being urged to keep away from the seafront as large waves are expected to hit.

The Met Office said: "A developing area of low pressure running north through the Irish Sea is likely to bring a spell of strong winds, accompanied by some heavy rain, to parts of western England, Wales, the east of Northern Ireland and southwest Scotland.

"Gusts of 45-50mph are possible inland and perhaps in excess of 60mph for a time around some Irish Sea coastal areas.

"Winds should ease later in the evening in most areas but southwest Scotland may not see this improvement until the early hours of Wednesday."