With Storm Eunice expected to bring gusts of up to 90mph to parts of Devon and Cornwall tomorrow Tavistock College has announced that it will not be opening.

In a statement the college said: ’Adverse weather conditions will impact on staffing levels. It will not be operationally safe to remain open. For these reasons the decision has been made to close the college.’

Drivers are being urged not to travel during tomorrow’s red weather warning unless it is absolutely necessary.

The rare red weather warning covers the entire north coasts of Devon and Cornwall and an amber weather warning is in place for the rest of the two counties.

Severe disruption has been predicted including flying debris, damage to buildings, power cuts, cancelled transport services and large waves in coastal areas. The Met Office says that fallen trees, floods and damaged power lines are also likely.

The red warning is currently in place from 7am to midday on Friday, February 18. The amber warning is in place from 5am to 9pm on Friday, February 18.