23/11/2024 – Weather in Cornwall – Yellow Weather Warning For Wind & Rain

Published On: 23 November 2024Last Updated: 23 November 2024By CornishStuff

Storm Bert Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain: What to Expect This Weekend

Yellow Warnings in Place for Wind and Rain Across Southern England and South Wales

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and rain this weekend as Storm Bert sweeps across southern England and south Wales. The warnings are in effect from 09:00 today for wind and 06:00 today for rain, lasting until late Sunday. Here’s what you need to know about the potential disruption and safety precautions.

Strong Winds Expected to Cause Coastal Hazards and Travel Disruption

The wind warning, active until 21:00 Sunday, highlights the risk of severe gales, particularly along the coast, with gusts reaching 60-70 mph in exposed headlands and 50-60 mph in some inland areas.

What to Expect:

Possible delays or cancellations across road, rail, air, and ferry services.
Risk of damage to buildings, such as tiles blown off roofs.
Power cuts may occur, potentially affecting mobile phone coverage.
Danger to life from large waves, beach material, and flying debris.

Winds will gradually ease across south-west England and Wales by Sunday morning, but the south-east may experience strong gusts until the evening.

Stay Safe:

Secure loose items outside your home, including garden furniture and trampolines.
Check road and rail conditions before travelling.
Stay clear of the coast during stormy weather to avoid large breaking waves.

Heavy Rain Brings Flood Risks and Travel Challenges

The rain warning, valid until 23:45 Sunday, forecasts persistent and heavy rainfall, with 50-75 mm expected widely and up to 150 mm possible on Dartmoor.

What to Expect:

Flooding could cut off some communities and damage homes and businesses.
Roads may become impassable due to spray and deep water.
Delays or cancellations to train and bus services.
Danger to life from fast-flowing or deep floodwaters.

Stay Prepared:

Check if your property is at risk of flooding and create a flood plan if necessary.
Gather essential supplies, such as torches, batteries, and a mobile power pack, in case of power cuts.
Monitor the weather forecast and adjust travel plans accordingly.

Why Yellow Warnings?

The yellow warnings reflect a low likelihood of the most severe impacts but with a medium potential impact for those affected.

The Met Office advises the public to stay informed as weather conditions can change rapidly. For more details, visit the Met Office website.

By taking precautions, residents in affected areas can minimise the impact of Storm Bert and stay safe through the weekend.

Stay Updated: Regular updates on the weather and travel conditions are crucial during severe weather events.

South West England weather forecast

Headline:

Storm Bert to bring possible disruption this weekend.

Today:

Storm Bert bringing a widely unsettled and potentially disruptive day with heavy, persistent rain and gales, severe along coasts. Turning noticeably milder, resulting in a rapid melt of lying snow. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Tonight:

Remaining unsettled this evening and overnight with further spells of heavy rain, becoming persistent again by dawn. Staying very windy and mild. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Sunday:

Another damp day with outbreaks of rain, locally heavy at times. Rain may clear later in the west but staying cloudy for most. Mild and windy. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Sunshine and showers through Monday and Tuesday. Outbreaks of rain possible on Wednesday. Strongest winds easing with temperatures returning closer to the seasonal average.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Sat 23 Nov 2024