28/0/2025 – Weather in Cornwall – Yellow Weather Warning For Rain

Yellow Weather Warning in Place Until 10am

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain, valid from 7:58am Monday 27th January until 10:00am today. Heavy, blustery showers combined with possible thunderstorms are affecting the region, leading to localised flooding and travel disruption.

What to Expect

• Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible.
• Spray and flooding on roads are likely to make journey times longer.
• Some bus and train services may face delays.
• Interruption to power supplies and other services may occur.

Further Details

The warning highlights a series of heavy showers driven by strong winds, persisting through Monday and into the early hours of Tuesday morning. With already saturated ground, additional rainfall is likely to sustain or create flooding. Road travel remains the most affected, with hazards like hail and lightning strikes potentially making conditions more dangerous.

What Should You Do?

The Met Office recommends the following precautions to minimise disruption:

1. Plan Your Journey:
   Check road conditions, bus timetables, and train schedules before travelling. Consider amending your travel plans to avoid delays.
2. Prepare for Power Cuts:
   Gather essential items such as torches, batteries, and mobile phone power packs to cope with potential outages.
3. Stay Informed:
   Weather warnings can change quickly, so keep an eye on the latest forecast for your area.
4. Flood Preparation:
   If your property is at risk of flooding, create a flood plan and prepare an emergency flood kit.

Why Yellow?

This warning carries a medium likelihood of occurrence but is expected to have a low impact overall.

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