The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for "unseasonably windy weather" that will affect the majority of Cornwall.

A warning is in place for most of the county, except the more northern parts, on Wednesday, August 2 with it starting at 4 am and lasting until 6pm.

The forecaster states: "Unseasonably windy weather will affect coastal southern England on Wednesday, leading to some disruption to travel and outdoor activities."

The weather warning is impacting most of the South Coast, including Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Sussex and Kent.

What to expect with Met Office yellow wind warning

In terms of what to expect with a yellow wind warning, the Met Office states there may be:

  • Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
  • It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
  • Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
  • Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
  • Some short-term loss of power and other services is possible
  • Trees and temporary structures such as marquees and tents may be damaged

Speaking on the wind warning, a Met Office spokesperson said: "Unseasonably windy conditions, accompanied by showers or longer spells of rain, will affect southern England and Wales during Wednesday.

The highest winds will affect the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall from early morning, spreading into other English Channel coastal areas during the morning with gusts expected to widely reach 45-50 mph and perhaps in excess of 55-60 mph in the most exposed spots in the far south and southwest of England.

"Later in the afternoon winds will start to slowly ease."