Strong winds forecast for coastal areas in Cornwall and Devon

It comes after Storm Kathleen battered the UK on Saturday

Porthleven
Author: Megan PricePublished 8th Apr 2024
Last updated 8th Apr 2024

Strong winds, which could cause large coastal waves, are set to batter Cornwall and parts of Devon again this afternoon.

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning from 4pm this evening (Monday 8 April) until 6am tomorrow morning.

It comes after video footage showed huge waves crashing on the shore at Porthleven over the weekend as Storm Kathleen hit coastal areas.

The Met Office warn there is a small chance that injuries or danger to life could result from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties - or from flying debris elsewhere.

There is a small chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

Stormy sea at St Mawes, Saturday 6 April

David Clarke, forecaster for Kernow Weather Team, said: "The winds are going to gradually start building up. Stand clear away from the edges especially if you're by the cliffs or on the harbour front.

"We could start seeing a few roof tiles blowing off, a few shed doors blowing off, a little bit of structural damage."

Dave added: "There's quite a bit of rain coming in this evening so you've got the strong winds and you've got the rain so it could make travelling a little bit tricky at times.

"Inland it's between 40-50mph, but anywhere around the coast it could be between 50-70mph."

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