01/03/2024 – Weather in Cornwall – Two Weather Warnings For The South West

Published On: 1 March 2024Last Updated: 1 March 2024By CornishStuff

Cornwall, March 01, 2024 – In a weather update issued by the MET Office today, residents across southwest and southern England are being advised to brace for a day of severe weather conditions. A yellow weather warning for rain, effective from 00:00 to 15:00, forecasts further rainfall that is expected to cause significant disruptions throughout the day. Commuters are warned of probable impacts on bus and train services, with anticipated longer journey times. Additionally, spray and flooding on roads are likely to extend travel durations further, affecting daily commutes and travel plans.

Simultaneously, a yellow weather warning for wind, spanning from 02:29 to 08:00, has been announced, highlighting strong winds moving east across coastal areas. The MET Office predicts that these conditions will lead to additional disruptions, particularly in coastal regions. The forecast suggests that some bus and train services could be affected, resulting in extended journey times for some passengers. There’s also a cautionary note on potential short-term losses of power and other essential services, further complicating the day for those in the affected areas.

Coastal routes, seafronts, and communities are expected to face the brunt of the adverse weather, with spray and/or large waves causing additional hazards. The warning also includes an advisory for possible delays to road, rail, and ferry transport, emphasising the risks for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges.

Residents and travellers in the impacted regions are advised to plan ahead, allowing extra time for travel and preparing for possible service disruptions. The dual yellow warnings underscore the need for caution and preparedness as the severe weather conditions are expected to impact a wide area, affecting daily routines and potentially leading to more significant disruptions if precautions are not taken. Stay tuned to local news outlets and the MET Office for the latest updates and advisories as the situation develops.

South West England weather forecast

Headline:

Colder on Friday with blustery winds and wintry showers.

Today:

A mixture of bright or sunny spells and heavy downpours. Hail and thunder is likely in places with a chance of some snow mixed in at times, especially over the hills. Feeling cold in the blustery winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Tonight:

Showers remain possible this evening and overnight, these perhaps wintry over higher ground. Clear spells with patchy fog and frost developing. Breezy in the west. Cold with icy patches possible. Minimum temperature 0 °C.

Saturday:

Partly cloudy with showers, these wintry over the hills. Sunny spells developing for many and not feeling quite as cold as on Friday. Rather windy in the west. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Mostly dry on Sunday with a mixture of cloud and sunny intervals. Rain arriving on Monday and turning much windier with heavy showers following on Tuesday. Overnight frosts at first.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Fri 1 Mar 2024