A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for much of the south west as Storm Claudia is set to batter parts of the country.

The warning is in place from 6am on Friday (November 14) into early Saturday morning – and the Met Office said rain may lead to some flooding and disruption.

Some communities may be cut off due to flooded roads, and there is the possibility of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.

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Fast flowing or deep floodwater is also possible, which could cause a danger to life.

Areas that could be affected by the strong wind and rain Picture: Met Office

The Met Office said: “Storm Claudia, previously named by the Spanish Meteorological Service, will bring rain north through Thursday evening and night, becoming prolonged and heavy throughout Friday, before slowly easing into Saturday morning.”

People are being asked to check road conditions before driving and prepare for power cuts with torches and a mobile phone power pack.

Visit the Met Office website to stay up to date and for more tips on how to stay safe .