The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain to hit much of the Duchy tomorrow (Thursday). 

A weather warning has been put in place for heavy rain and strong winds from midnight on Thursday until 7pm, with some areas buildings potentially affected by flooding.  

According to the Met Office, rain is expected to arrive on Wednesday evening before turning persistent and heavier overnight and into Thursday. The rain will be accompanied by strong south-to-south easterly winds.

Falmouth Packet: Much of Cornwall is expected to be battered by heavy winds and rain tomorrow (Thursday) Much of Cornwall is expected to be battered by heavy winds and rain tomorrow (Thursday) (Image: Met Office)The heavy rain is likely to bring some travel disruption and flooding in parts of the Duchy and there might be bus and train cancellations or delays.

The Met Office is urging members of the public to check their properties to see if it is at risk of flooding and amend travel plans if necessary.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Heavy rain is likely to bring some travel disruption and flooding in places on Thursday.

“Rain is expected to arrive during Wednesday evening and then turn persistent and heavier overnight and into Thursday.

"Before the rain eases and clears during Thursday afternoon, 20-40 mm of rain is likely to fall widely with peaks of 60-80 mm over hills.

The rain will be accompanied by strong south-to-southeasterly winds.”