Storm Barra triggers DOUBLE wind warning for Cornwall in two days
Gales and big waves are set to batter the Duchy's coast
Storm Barra has triggered a second wind warning for Cornwall is as many days.
The second named storm of the season is heading towards the Duchy with most of the country expecting to be hit this week.
A yellow alert for gales is in force from 9am on Tuesday (7th December) through until midnight.
A second one then immediately comes into force from midnight through until 6pm on Wednesday evening (8th December).
The Met Office says gusts could reach up to 65mph in some coastal area.
We are also being told to prepare for power problems, travel trouble and for big waves to be whipped up around Cornwall.
What to expect
Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Strong westerly winds slowly moderating through Wednesday. Wind gusts of 45-50 mph expected widely across the region, with a potential of 55-65 mph for exposed coastal locations.
"In addition to strong winds, there is a potential for large waves along windward coasts."
Kernow Weather Team said: "A lively week of weather coming up - including Storm Barra.
"We're going to see some lively weather into the coming week, with a vigorous and deep low approaching from the West on Tuesday, which has now been named as Storm Barra.
"Storm Barra will bring very windy conditions to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly from Tuesday morning throughout to Wednesday evening, with severe coastal gales even storm force at times, winds will gust to 70-80+ mph at times across exposed coastal areas and widely 50-60 mph inland. The winds, large coastal waves and high tides may lead to some coastal impacts. (The winds will be from a southern direction veering to a westerly over Wednesday and maybe to Northwesterly)
"In addition to wind, showers and longer spells of rain will make for unpleasant and difficult travel conditions.
"There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close. There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs."