Storm Callum has begun to batter parts of the UK with strong winds and heavy downpours.<br /><br />Footage captured today, October 12, shows huge waves lashing a promenade in Penzance where 60mph gales were recorded earlier this morning.<br /><br />At least one thousand homes were left without power.<br /><br />Warnings of flooding and travel disruption have been issued for northwest England, southwest Scotland, Lothian Borders, Wales, Yorkshire and Humber.