Morning forecast
Kate Reeves has the latest weather forecast for the region:
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Flood warning for the River Torridge
A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Torridge (Lower) from Dolton to Bideford, including Taddiport and Weare Giffard.
Flooding is expected for riverside locations and roads between Dolton and Bideford, including New Bridge, Beaford Bridge, Taddiport, Rolle Bridge, Weare Giffard, Annery Kiln, and the A386, A3124 and B3227 at Great Torrington and Taddiport Throughout Sunday continuing into Monday..
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Trains suspended between Exeter & Barnstaple
Service suspended on First Great Western between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple due to fallen tree on the line.
Flood Warning: River Yarty
A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Yarty from Yarcombe to Axminster. Flooding is expected for riverside locations and roads between Yarcombe and Axminster, including Long Bridge, Case Bridge, Beckford Bridge and Yarty Bridge.
Strong winds and heavy rain hits the region
by Jonty Messer
Roads have been blocked, electricity cut off and cars damaged as strong winds and heavy rain hit the South West
Read the full storyA39 Arlington - Road bocked due to fallen tree
A39 both ways blocked, delays due to fallen tree at Arlington.
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Flood warnings issued for parts of the UK
– ENVIRONMENT AGENCY SPOKESMANThere is a risk of localised flooding on Sunday and Monday across parts of southern and eastern England, Midlands and Wales.
The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the forecast and rainfall particularly in Worcestershire, as the river levels are already higher than normal in the rivers Severn, Teme and Avon.
Environment Agency officers are out monitoring river levels, checking defences and clearing any potential blockages, such as fallen branches and debris, to reduce the risk of flooding.
Dartmoor Zoo closes because of bad weather
Dartmoor Zoo has been forced to close for the day "for the reasons of safety and animal welfare". A spokesman added its "animals will be in their houses for the duration" of the bad weather.
The Environment Agency said there is a risk of localised river flooding across the south west with 13 flood alerts currently in place.
Fallen tree blocking railway line at Ivybridge
Replacement bus service running on CrossCountry between Plymouth and Exeter St Davids due to fallen tree on the line at Ivybridge.
Flood warning for Doniford Stream
A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Doniford Stream in the Sampford Mill Farm area. Flooding is expected for Sampford Brett Bridge on the A358 and Sampford Mill Farm in the next few hours with up to 40mm of rainfall forecast.
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