17-02-2024 Weather in Cornwall – Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Today

Published On: 17 February 2024Last Updated: 17 February 2024By CornishStuff

The MET Office has issued a yellow rain warning effective from 15:00 today, Saturday, February 17th, 2024, lasting until 18:00 tomorrow. Across most areas, spells of rain, some heavy, are anticipated to push east throughout Saturday and Sunday, potentially causing significant disruption.

Residents and travellers are advised to prepare for probable impacts on public transportation, with bus and train services expected to face delays, leading to longer journey times. Roads may experience spray and flooding, further extending travel durations. The MET Office also warns of the likelihood of flooding affecting a few homes and businesses, urging those in vulnerable areas to take necessary precautions.

Moreover, some interruptions to power supplies and other essential services are likely, suggesting that individuals should prepare for possible outages and disruptions. The community is encouraged to stay informed through local news and the MET Office’s updates, ensuring safety and preparedness during this adverse weather period.

South West England Weather Forecast

Headline:

Cloudy with some drizzle, and heavy rain expected later.

Today:

Cloudy with patchy drizzle and mist, mainly around hills and coasts where it will be rather murky. Thicker cloud in the far west during the afternoon with longer spells of rain, possibly heavy later. Breezy by the afternoon. Mild. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

Drizzly skies this evening, soon becoming replaced by outbreaks of heavy rain overnight. This clearing eastwards during the early hours, leaving behind cloudy skies and spots of drizzle. Mild overnight. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Sunday:

Some cloud around to start however this generally lifting and breaking leaving sunny spells. Cloudier in the west with some coastal fog at times. Light winds. Temperatures remaining above average. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Staying mild with occasional sunny spells. Showery rain early on Monday, perhaps turning heavy at times. Rain arriving on Tuesday afternoon and turning more unsettled on Wednesday. Breezy at times.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Sat 17 Feb 2024

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