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Snow and winds of 65mph hit Devon and Cornwall Snow and winds of 65mph hit Devon and Cornwall
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Snow has fallen in parts of Devon in what has been described as "fairly unusual" weather for May.Snow has fallen in parts of Devon in what has been described as "fairly unusual" weather for May.
Winds of up to 65mph also struck the South West coast overnight with a number of trees coming down, some blocking roads.Winds of up to 65mph also struck the South West coast overnight with a number of trees coming down, some blocking roads.
Western Power Distribution said homes in Cornwall were still without power after thousands were cut off overnight.Western Power Distribution said homes in Cornwall were still without power after thousands were cut off overnight.
Two inches of snow also fell in Shropshire overnight and people have been warned to prepare for flooding.Two inches of snow also fell in Shropshire overnight and people have been warned to prepare for flooding.
Fourteen flood alerts are still in place in Devon and Cornwall following heavy rain on Monday.Fourteen flood alerts are still in place in Devon and Cornwall following heavy rain on Monday.
Sheila Coates, from Princetown, told BBC Radio Devon: "It's crazy. When I went to bed last night I couldn't see out of my front window for the snow.Sheila Coates, from Princetown, told BBC Radio Devon: "It's crazy. When I went to bed last night I couldn't see out of my front window for the snow.
"I've lived here all my life and I've never known weather like it at this time of year.""I've lived here all my life and I've never known weather like it at this time of year."
Paul Mott, a forecaster at MeteoGroup, said: "We've certainly seen some strong winds, gusty winds overnight of 50-55mph over much of the English Channel coast.Paul Mott, a forecaster at MeteoGroup, said: "We've certainly seen some strong winds, gusty winds overnight of 50-55mph over much of the English Channel coast.
"Earlier in the night there were winds of 65mph over the southern coast of Cornwall and Devon.""Earlier in the night there were winds of 65mph over the southern coast of Cornwall and Devon."
Mr Mott said the winds were "fairly unusual" for May and that a deep low pressure system over several parts of England had brought the cold weather.Mr Mott said the winds were "fairly unusual" for May and that a deep low pressure system over several parts of England had brought the cold weather.
The winds are expected to ease during Wednesday with the weather getting drier and brighter.The winds are expected to ease during Wednesday with the weather getting drier and brighter.
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