Met Office weather warning for torrential rain in Cornwall for second weekend running
Forecasters say there is a risk of flash flooding and travel disruption on Saturday afternoon and into the evening
Last updated 2nd Jul 2021
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for torrential rain across most parts of Cornwall.
The yellow alert for downpours will be in force from 1pm on Saturday 3rd July, covering all areas except the Lizard Peninsula.
Parts of the south-west will see 40-50mm of rain in three to four hours, with the chance of up to 80mm in a few places.
The warning will last until 9pm on Saturday and forecasters say there is the risk of flooding and travel disruption.
What can we expect?
The Met Office says heavy showers will bring a risk of flooding and disruption on Saturday afternoon and evening.
It says we can expect:
Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
"Heavy, perhaps thundery, downpours may become concentrated into a narrow corridor of persistent heavy rain on Saturday afternoon and evening.
"Where this occurs, 20-30mm rain may fall in an hour with 40-50mm of rain in 3 or 4 hours, and a small chance of up to 80mm in a few places.
"This brings a risk of localised flooding and disruption, whilst locations either side of this shower band may see very little rain".
Met Office
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