Storm Éowyn hits Devon

Winds of up to 75mph recorded

Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of Devon overnight as storm Éowyn battered the UK.

Gusts of up to 75 miles-per-hour were recorded in parts of the county and winds reached 68mph in parts of Plymouth. 

The Tamar Bridge which links Devon and Cornwall was closed to high vehicles, caravans and motorbikes overnight because of wind speeds exceeding over 60mph. 

Many fallen trees were reported across the county, including on the South Devon mainline, which caused disruption and cancellations to Great Western Railway and CrossCountry services between Plymouth and Newton Abbot.

The train operators had been advising customers to travel on Stagecoach Gold buses, but the train line has since reopened.

Nearly 1,000 Devon properties have been out of power because of Storm Éowyn, properties in Tiverton, Bovey Tracey, and Okehampton are some of the affected areas. 

All of Devon is under a yellow weather warning for strong winds until 23:59 on Friday 24 January.

The Met Office, which is based in Exeter, says ome damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen. Power cuts are likely to occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage and road, rail, air and ferry services are likely to be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible.

Some roads and bridges may close too.