Power cuts are affecting more than 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon as Storm Austen hits parts of the UK.
A red warning is in place for Guernsey and Jersey, while Cornwall and parts of Devon are under an amber weather warning for strong winds. A yellow rain warning is also in place in parts of Scotland, including the Lothian Borders.
The storm is expected to affect millions more this morning as a yellow warning kicks in across the South East and North West of England, the East Midlands and Wales.
Simon is reporting from a safe, sheltered area away from the coastline.