Boxing Day wind warning issued for Cornwall... along with big waves
Oh the weather outside is frightful!
Last updated 23rd Dec 2020
After weeks of heavy rain, a Boxing Day wind warning has been issued for Cornwall.
The Met Office says we could see gusts of up to 80mph from 3pm on the 26th December, through until midday on the 27th.
Forecasters say there could be a danger to life from large waves and debris being washed up.
We're also being told to expect damage to buildings, travel trouble and power cuts.
What to expect
Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
Some roads and bridges may close
Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
"An area of strong southwesterly winds will develop across parts of northern England and the far south of Scotland on Saturday afternoon, before transferring southeastwards across the rest of England and Wales into Sunday morning, clearing by early Sunday afternoon.
"Inland gusts of 50-60 mph are likely, with the potential for 60-70 mph in some locations. Hills and coasts exposed to the southwesterly winds could see gusts of 70-80 mph. In addition to the strong winds, a period of heavy, squally rain will affect western and southern areas.
"Combined with strong winds, the rain will lead to some hazardous travelling conditions."
Met Office