Safety fears meant another Christmas lights switch-on was cancelled in Devon yesterday.
The event in Exeter had been scheduled for yesterday evening but was postponed due to the exceptional weather circumstances and the safety of spectators and participants.
John Harvey, Exeter city centre manager said: "We've had to take the decision to cancel as the weather forecast is just too wet and windy to continue safely.
"It's disappointing for all those that have worked so hard to put the event and programme of entertainment together but we hope everyone will join us to celebrate the countdown to Christmas."
The switch-on in Princesshay Square has been rescheduled for 6.15pm today with live entertainment from 4.30pm.
The cancellation in Exeter followed similar disappointment in Plymouth which was also due to hold its festivities last night.
The weather also put paid to visits to Castle Drogo and Lydford Gorge which were closed by the National Trust.
Cardinham Woods, near Bodmin, which are owned by the Forestry Commission, were also closed because of the risk of falling trees.