Wet weather crash warning as Storm Alex bring gales and downpours to Cornwall
A car hit the central barrier on the A30 at Redruth on Friday morning
Last updated 2nd Oct 2020
A wet weather crash warning has gone out to Cornwall as Storm Alex brings gales and downpours.
A car lost control and hit the central barrier on the A30 near Redruth in the morning rush hour on Friday.
Police say only one car was involved in the collision and luckily no injuries were reported.
"One appliance from Tolvaddon attended this single vehicle incident, on arrival crews proceeded to make the vehicle safe."
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
It comes as wind and rain batter the Duchy, with a yellow weather warning in force through until 8pm on Friday night.
The Met Office says we could see travel disruption, large waves and flooding across the day too.
Emergency services are urging drivers to take extra care on the roads and there have already been reports of surface water flooding and fallen trees.
An amber weather warning for rain has also been issued in the South West for the weekend, from the Exeter area upwards.
What to expect:
"Rain and showers overnight Thursday into Friday will turn heavier and more persistent during Friday morning, along with a strengthening east to north easterly wind. Some places could receive 40-50 mm over the course of 12-18 hours, most likely in the south of this region whilst the high ground of southeast Wales could see 50-70 mm in a few spots.
"The rainfall will occur with strong winds with gusts of 45-55 mph inland during Friday morning rush hour. Some coastal regions could experience gusts of 60-65 mph, particularly exposed parts of Devon and Cornwall.
"The combination of wind and rain, combined with trees losing their leaves, increases the risk of flooding due to blocked drains and watercourses. With trees still in full leaf for many areas this also increases the risk of debris leading to some power and transport disruption. The wind and rain will ease from the south, as the weather system responsible starts to move away."
Met Office