News Summary

• South West England is forecast to be worst hit by the storm which the Met Office warns could bring travel disruption and power cuts.
• Wind gusts of 60-70mph, with 80mph in exposed locations, are forecast across Cornwall and parts of Devon.
• A number of schools are closed in the impacted areas with many others opening later than usual to avoid the strongest winds.
• Train cancellations and speed restrictions are possible because of the increased danger of branches and trees blocking railways.
• A separate yellow warning for rain covers part of Scotland, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, until just before midnight on Saturday.