Several locals in Porth, Cornwall, were seen struggling to keep their balance as the area was battered by strong winds generated by Storm Noa.

Footage from April 12 shows a dog walker running on Porth Island as waves whipped up by gusty winds crashed onto the shore.

Wave watchers on Little Fistral Beach had their hair and clothes blown in all directions.

According to reports, towns have been left without power and several trees have been felled across the county.

Noa storm moves in from the Atlantic and brings down power lines in Cornwall,. Power lost to hundreds of homes. A dog walker on Porth island runs from a squall. Wave watchers at Little Fistral beach struggle in the high wind. and intrepid folk venture across the wooden footbridge connecting Porth Island to the mainland at Porth beach Newquay. Wide spread disruption is being experienced as the storm strengthens during the day. Trees down on many A roads.