The RNLI are urging those visiting the coast to exercise extreme caution, especially along exposed cliffs, seafronts and piers as Storm Agnes hits the coasts of Cornwall.
⚠️ Yellow weather warning UPDATED ⚠️ #StormAgnes is expected to bring strong winds across a large part of the UK
— Met Office (@metoffice) September 27, 2023
Today 1200 – Thursday 0700
Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ pic.twitter.com/yQ59zaWm47
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning that affects large parts of the south west as heavy rain and up to 80mph winds have been forecast from midday on Wednesday lasting until Thursday morning.
⚠️#StormAgnes is incoming across the southwest. Please drive carefully and to the conditions. Flooding 🌧 and highwinds💨are expected on our roads.⚠️#drivetoarrive @VisionZeroSW @CornwallLive @DevonLiveNews
— Devon and Cornwall Roads Policing Team 🚔 (@DC_RPT) September 27, 2023
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In a Facebook post Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "Storm Agnes is set to impact most of the UK today, and is expected to bring winds of up to 80mph to the coastline.
"We are urging everyone to please take the weather warnings seriously, keep away from the water's edge and stay safe.
"Accidents do happen, such as when this boat ran aground during stormy conditions in 2021."
Henry Irvine, RNLI Regional Lifeguard Lead in the south west said: 'The conditions forecast for the next few days pose significant risk to those visiting the coast.
‘We strongly advise that you do not go in the water. The risk of rip currents will be heightened by the strong winds and big swell.
‘Be aware of your surroundings whilst walking on the beach, the conditions increase the likelihood of tidal surges that could sweep you out to sea.
With the approach of #stormAgnes today, the South Pier & North Pier in #Mousehole will both be closed - best move your car while you still can - batten down the hatches! 🌊💨🌊@BBCCornwall @piratefm @coastfm963 @BBCSpotlight @itvwestcountry #Mousehole 1930’s pic.twitter.com/2eQ8Hnjw8y
— Mousehole Heritage Walks (@MouseholeWalks) September 27, 2023
‘If you see anyone in difficulty along the coast, never attempt a rescue yourself as you could also end up in difficulty. Always remember to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’ The following Cornish beaches are being patrolled daily by RNLI lifeguards (between 10am-6pm) until 6pm on Sunday, October 29; Fistral, Perranporth, Porthmeor and Sennen.
⚠️ #StormAgnes will bring strong winds and heavy rain to much of the UK this afternoon
— Met Office (@metoffice) September 27, 2023
⛅ Remaining drier across the southeast with some sunny spells and lighter winds pic.twitter.com/V5iYn9CNOc
Woolacombe in Devon is being patrolled every day until 6pm on Sunday, October 1, then it will operate a weekend-only lifeguard patrol. It will return to daily lifeguard patrols during the October half-term holiday (21-29 October 21-29).
Bantham, Tregonhawke, Praa Sands, Towan, Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth, Porthtowan, Gwithian, Constantine, Harlyn, Polzeath, Widemouth, Croyde, Summerleaze and Le Braye (Jersey), are being patrolled only on the weekends until October 21. They will then be patrolled every day until September 29 for the duration of the half term holiday.
The RNLI advice is:
Stay well back from stormy, wintery seas and cliff edges.
Check the weather forecast and tide times before you go.
Take a phone with you.
In an emergency call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.
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