The weather warning that was originally issued for Storm Eunice has been upgraded with extremely strong winds expected this week.

A yellow warning was put out on Monday (14th) for Helston and surrounding areas.

It has since been upgraded to an amber warning - "significant disruption" is expected this Friday between 3am and 9pm.

Winds are expected to reach around 60mph in Helston.

What to expect

• There is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life.

• Damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down.

• Roads, bridges, and railway lines are likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services, and flights.

• There is a good chance that power cuts, possibly prolonged, could occur and possibly affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

• Large waves are likely and beach material is likely to be thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads, and properties.

• It is likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees.

See more information here.

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