11-hour weather warning issued as downpours hit Cornwall
We're being told to expect gusty winds and maybe some flooding too
Last updated 4th Oct 2021
Cornwall is set to be battered by downpours as an 11-hour rain warning is issued.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning which comes into force from 5pm this evening (4th October) and lasts through until 4am tomorrow morning (5th October).
The alert covers the whole of the Duchy and between 40 to 50mm of rain could fall in some parts of the South West.
Forecasters say there could be heavy rain, strong winds and the possibility of flooding.
What to expect
A few homes and businesses flooded
Bus and train services affected with journey times taking longer
Spray and flooding on roads will make journey times longer
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "A band of heavy rain, accompanied by strong and gusty winds, will move eastwards across Wales and southwest England into central and southern England this evening.
"20-30 mm of rain could fall in a few hours with as much as 40-50 mm in a few spots in southwest England, South Wales and also north-western parts of Wales.
"Western parts of the warning area, except northwest Wales, will become drier from the west through the evening."
The Environment Agency has also issued a flood alert for the Upper River Tamar.
A spokesperson said: "Flooding is possible later this evening on Monday 4th October, and in to the early hours, due to heavy and persistent rain crossing the area. Following frequent rainfall over recent days, the catchment has wetted up and rivers are likely to become more responsive. Levels are expected to peak between 10pm and 4am and may stay high for several hours afterwards.
"The heaviest rainfall is expected to have cleared the area by around 10pm, however further heavy showers are possible throughout the early hours of the morning.
"At present, the anticipated river levels suggest that there may be flooding to low-lying land and roads near rivers, however no flooding to properties is currently expected.
"Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area ready to respond as required."