Weather warning for torrential rain in parts of Cornwall to last for over 48 hours
The Met Office has extended the yellow weather alert and warns we could see flooding and travel disruption
Last updated 18th Feb 2021
A severe weather warning for torrential rain in parts of Cornwall has been extended by 24 hours.
The Met Office brought in a yellow weather alert from 9am on Friday morning until 12pm on Saturday.
However, that has now been extended and is now set to last until midday on Sunday.
The downpours are forecast to hit areas round Launceston, along with Tavistock and parts of west Devon.
Forecasters say the persistent rain could trigger flooding and travel disruption.
What can we 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 interruptions to power supplies and other services are possible
"After a few spells of heavy rain on preceding days, another band of rain is expected to push east across Wales and much of western England through Friday, this becoming slow-moving, before clearing on Saturday.
"Whilst many places will see a spell of heavy rain, high ground of southwest England and south Wales will likely see the largest rainfall totals.
"Here, some 70-100 mm of rain is possible, with the highest ground of Dartmoor and the Brecon Beacons potentially seeing up to 150 mm.
"As well as heavy rain, strong to gale force southerly winds will be an additional hazard".
Met Office
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