WE ARE being warned to brace ourselves for severe gales this weekend.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for the South West, which warns of winds up to 60mph today and up to 70mph tomorrow.

The yellow warning is in place until 8pm tonight and from 7am to 8pm tomorrow.

Gusts are expected to be higher around coastal areas and the Met Office is warning of the potential for localised disruption.

The weather organisation said: "This is an update to the warning originally issued on Friday to cover the weekend, drawing out the likelihood of stronger gusts on Sunday.

"Please be aware of the potential for disruption due to the gales and severe gales."