22-02-2024 Weather In Cornwall – Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Today

Published On: 22 February 2024Last Updated: 22 February 2024By

The MET Office has announced a yellow weather warning for rain effective from 03:00 to 14:00 today. This warning highlights the expected heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding and cause significant disruptions to transport across the affected areas.

The forecast indicates that the intense rain may result in the flooding of some homes and businesses, posing a potential risk to properties and livelihoods. Authorities advise residents in the affected regions to prepare for possible water intrusion and to safeguard their valuables.

Furthermore, road conditions are expected to deteriorate due to spray and flooding, likely extending journey times for commuters. Motorists are urged to proceed with caution and plan for additional travel time to navigate through the affected routes safely.

Public transportation services, including buses and trains, are also anticipated to face delays. The MET Office suggests that journey times could be considerably longer than usual, and travellers are advised to check the latest updates from service providers before departing.

Additionally, there is a possibility of some interruptions to power supplies and other essential services due to the severe weather conditions. The MET Office and local utility companies are closely monitoring the situation to mitigate the impact and restore services as quickly as possible.

Residents and travellers in the affected areas are encouraged to stay informed about the latest weather updates and heed any advice or instructions from local authorities to ensure safety during this period of adverse weather conditions.

South West England Weather Forecast

Headline:

Sunny spells and heavy showers, with hail and thunder possible.

Today:

Bands of showers sweeping eastwards, these often heavy with perhaps the odd thunderstorm. Some sunny spells by the afternoon. Turning colder with temperatures much lower than of late. Gusty winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Tonight:

Showers continuing overnight, these once again heavy at times with hail and thunder possible. Staying breezy and feeling cold overnight. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Friday:

Another day of sunny spells and showers with a continued chance of some heavy and thundery outbreaks. Winds generally easing and temperatures around average. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Staying rather unsettled with some bright intervals though scattered heavy showers and longer spells of rain at times. Feeling cold with a chance of overnight frosts in places. Breezy.

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