WINDS of 73mph have been recorded at RNAS Culdrose overnight as Storm Atiyah batters Cornwall and other parts of Britain.

Trains between Penzance and Plymouth are running at reduced speeds after several fallen trees have blocked the line.

Cornwall's fire crews have had a busy night responding to numerous weather-affected incidents, the most notable of which was when part of the roof of Sainsburys supermarket were becoming detached from the building and falling to the ground in Bude. 

Initially one appliance from Bude Community Fire Station was mobilised, however a second appliance attended to assist with cordoning the area to keep the public safe. 

Cornwall Council Emergency Management are aware of the incident and are assisting the Fire Service. 

Crooklets Road will be closed while the incident is being dealt with. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and residents to remain indoors. Please follow the directions of emergency services.

A spokesman for the fire service said at 4.21am: "After a review of the incident with Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Council Emergency Management, it has been decided that crews will remain on scene to monitor the building for further structural failure for public safety."

Just before 5am on the A30, fire crews also received a call to a vehicle that had overturned with a person trapped.

Two crews from Launceston and the rescue tender from Bodmin Community Fire Station, with a wholetime officer attended the incident at Bolventor.

On arrival they found that the casualty had been released and was in the care of the Ambulance Service. Fire crews made vehicle safe.

The incident was handed over to Devon & Cornwall Police.

There are no recorded power cuts in the area at this time, while the King Harry Ferry is running as normal. 

Winds are easing through the day, before another band of heavy rain and wind is arriving tomorrow.