The South West will be hit with 18 hours of rain and wind as a weather warning has been issued for region during Wednesday and Thursday.
The sunny start to spring is going to take a turn for the worst over the next couple of days, as heavy rain and strong gusts are set to batter much of the UK.
Experts at the Met Office have issued two yellow wind alerts running from 9pm on Wednesday (March 10) until 3pm the following day. The warnings are in place for all of the south west, and much of England and Wales.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely. Some short term loss of power and other services is possible.
"Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely. Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer."
South West forecast
Wednesday:
A dull start to a wet and windy day, with continued rain, persistent, and heavy at times. Blustery throughout, with coastal gales, and risk of inland gales overnight. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
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Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Unsettled days ahead, with frequent heavy, blustery showers throughout this period, with the risk of hail at times. Strong winds throughout with gales likely, perhaps severe near coasts.
