Storms set to batter South-west Strong winds and heavy rain are forecast to lash the South-west. The Met Office issued a severe-weather warning for South-west England from early yesterday afternoon. Forecaster Mark Seltzer said: "Strong winds, possibly up to gale force, are expected from the afternoon onwards in South-west England, particularly Devon and Cornwall. On Friday, the warning is extended to include South Wales and many parts of Southern England as well as the South-west, again with a risk of gales. The public should be careful when they are outside. Winds should gradually ease from the South-west during the day.