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Gale force winds batter the West Country coast

Waves were high at Dawlish, trains got through although a few passengers disembarking were splashed! Credit: ITV West Country

Gale-force winds battered the West Country this morning as there were reports of high waves along the coastlines.

Gale-force winds have battered the West Country with high waves causing problems along much of the coastline.

As 65mph winds struck the region, The Ship and Castle Hotel in St Mawes found its ground floor flooded after the waves were created a powerful force, smashing the windows.

While in Mousehole two cars took the full brunt of the power of the whipped-up waves.

The damage done to the cars in Mousehole Credit: RNLI Penlee

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind, while the Environment Agency said there was significant impact from coastal flooding along the south Cornwall coast, and minor flooding was likely in Devon.

Strong winds coincided with the high tides on Sunday morning resulting spray and wave overtopping.

Credit: Pete Sincock

There are 12 flood warnings in place, which means flooding is expected, and immediate action should be taken.

  • South Cornwall Coast from Lands End to Lizard Point excluding Mounts Bay
  • South Cornwall Coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding Truro City
  • South Cornwall Coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head
  • South Cornwall Coast from Rame Head to Wembury Bay including tidal estuaries
  • South Cornwall Coast At Truro
  • South Devon Coast at Topsham and Cockwood
  • South Devon Coast low-lying areas of the Teign Estuary
  • South Devon Coast low-lying areas of the Dart Estuary
  • South Devon Coast from Exmouth to Seaton
  • Plymouth Barbican
  • South Cornwall Coast At Mounts Bay, properties located behind the seafront
  • South Cornwall Coast At Mounts Bay, seafront properties

As a result the Environment Agency, and local councils sandbagged a number of areas most effected.