AS Cornwall clears up after the torrential rainfall and high winds of Friday night and Saturday, weathermen have warned there is more trouble on the horizon.
Storm Imogen is forecast to hit Cornwall, starting during Sunday night and bringing with it winds of up to 80mph on exposed Cornish coasts.
Commuters have already been warned that disruption is likely on the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry.
The Met Office is warning of more rain falling on ground that’s already saturated. They say more than 40mm could fall on moorland areas.
The Met Office said: ’Rain will move quickly eastwards on Sunday afternoon and evening, followed by frequent showers overnight and through Monday. The showers are likely to be heavy at times and accompanied by hail and thunder, with very strong and gusty winds. Be aware of the potential for localised surface water flooding.
’Over a 24 hour period, rainfall accumulations of 15 to 25 mm are likely quite widely, with over 40 mm across the high ground. Given saturated conditions due to recent rainfall, there is potential for some surface water flooding, which will combine with very strong winds to lead to difficult driving conditions.’
During Sunday night and Monday morning, gusts of 60-70 mph are likely, with 80 mph gusts in exposed coastal areas, particularly Cornwall and North Devon. Some very large waves could hit the north coasts.
Winds should gradually ease through the afternoon and evening, said the Met Office.
Highways England has issued a severe weather alert for high-sided vehicles, caravans and motorbikes, which are advised to take extra care when travelling.
Drivers are advised to check the forecast and leave extra time or delay their journey if the weather becomes severe. Disruption is ’likely’ on Sunday night and Monday, said managers of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint ferries.