Power cuts are affecting more than 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon as Storm Austen hits parts of the UK.
A red warning, the most serious level of alert issued by the Met Office, is in place for Guernsey and Jersey. Amber warnings have been given to Cornwall and parts of Devon for strong winds.
A further yellow weather warning for wind also began for millions across the South East and North West of England, the East Midlands and Wales.
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