Storm Christoph set to bring downpours and flooding to Cornwall
A warning for rain will be force from midnight on Wednesday through until 12pm on Thursday
Last updated 18th Jan 2021
Cornwall could see flooding and travel disruption as Storm Christoph hits.
The yellow alert for heavy rain from the Met Office will be in force from midnight on Wednesday through until 12pm on Thursday.
Forecasters say there could be up to 80mm of rainfall over the moors during that time.
Strong winds and flooding could make travelling difficult with spray on the roads and longer journey times.
What to expect
Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely
Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely
"Occasional heavy rain are expected to affect the region. on Wednesday and Wednesday night.
"The heaviest and most persistent rain is likely to be across the higher ground in the Southwest.
"20-50 mm of rain is expected to fall widely across the warning area, with 50-80 mm over the Moors in the Southwest.
"Some stronger winds may also accompany the rainfall and may add to travelling difficulties across areas higher and more exposed routes."
Met Office