Two-day weather warning issued for Cornwall for winds of up to 60mph
The Met Office says the gusts could cause travel disruption and large waves on our coasts
Last updated 19th May 2021
The Met Office has issued a two-day severe weather warning for Cornwall.
Winds of up to 60mph are set to batter the Duchy, as well as heavy rain.
The yellow alert will be in force from 6pm on Thursday until 9pm on Friday.
We are being told the gusts could bring down trees and cause travel disruption.
Large waves are also on the cards, with the risk of spray and overtopping in communities on the coast.
What can we expect?
Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
It's likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
Some damage to outdoor temporary structures possible, with some tree branches down too.
"An unusually deep area of low pressure for the time of year will move slowly eastwards across a central swathe of the UK during Thursday night and Friday.
"In addition to some heavy rain, this low will bring with it a spell of relatively high winds.
"The windiest conditions will start to affect south Wales and south-west England Thursday late afternoon and evening before spreading across southern England Thursday night and early Friday.
"Inland, gusts up to 45 to 50mph are expected at times whilst over coasts and hills gusts will reach as much as 55 to 60mph.
"These high winds then slowly ease from the west later on Friday".
Met Office
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