A WEATHER warning has been issued across the whole of Cornwall and parts of the South West as Storm Betty is expected to batter the region with strong winds. 

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning and warned residents in Cornwall and parts of the South West to expect disruption to travel and temporary infrastructure. 

The meteorological organisation is warning that Storm Betty is expected to bring very strong and gusty winds to the Isles of Scilly early Friday evening, which will quickly transfer north across many western parts of the UK overnight and into Saturday morning.

Winds of up to 70mph are possible along the south and southwest, with winds up to 50mph expected elsewhere. 

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Very strong and gusty winds, associated with Storm Betty, bringing some disruption to transport, travel and temporary infrastructure.

"Storm Betty is expected to bring a swathe of very strong and gusty winds to the Isles of Scilly early Friday evening, quickly transferring north across many western parts of the UK overnight and into Saturday morning.

"Strongest winds will be along south to southwest facing coasts where gusts of 60-70 mph are possible, whilst gusts of 45-55 mph are possible elsewhere. Given the time of year, with trees in full leaf, as well as likely temporary structures such as tents and marquees, some disruption is likely.

"Impacts on high-sided vehicles and caravans are also likely."