Live: Storm Isha batters Cornwall coast as 100mph winds spark tornado warning

Storm Isha caused huge waves to crash into the flood defences of the port whilst cutting power to dozens of homes, downing trees and blocking roads across other areas of Devon and Cornwall. It came as a wind speed of 91mph was recorded at Gwennap Head, near Land’s End, with up to 70mph recorded elsewhere around the region. The National Grid said 73 homes in Cornwall and 138 homes in Devon were left without power. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Indep