Gales and big waves set to batter Cornwall again as Storm Barra is named

The Met Office says we could see gusts of up to 70mph

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 5th Dec 2021

Storm Barra has been named by the Irish Met Office and is set to batter Cornwall and the country.

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued from 9am on Tuesday through until midnight.

We are being told to expect travel problems, power issues and large waves around the coast.

Northern parts of the country will also see snow.

It comes just over a week since the first named storm of the season, Storm Arwen, brought gales to the UK.

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 Met Office spokesperson said: "A deep area of low pressure moving in across the UK from the Atlantic is likely to bring high winds to many parts of the UK.

"Strong winds arriving into the west through the morning, spreading inland and reaching eastern areas through the afternoon and early evening.

"Gusts of 45-50 mph are expected widely, with 60-70 mph in exposed coastal locations. Strongest winds will ease across inland areas into the overnight period."

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