High winds and towering waves have resulted in beach huts being swept into the sea. The Met Office had issued a yellow warning for wind across the region, with gusts of 45-55mph (72-89km/h) expected to increase to 60-65mph (97-105km/h) on exposed coasts.
And in Cornwall, as Storm Pierrick, named by Meteofrance, the beach huts at Castle Beach in Falmouth were washed into the sea. Damage has been reported in Porthleven, where debris is scattered across Harbour Road due to damage to the sea wall.
The Falmouth Coastguard had issued warnings about the combination of strong winds, spring tides and storm surges. The dramatic video shows the beach huts having been washed away into the sea.
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The Environment Agency (EA) had announced 12 flood warnings in Devon and Cornwall, indicating that flooding is expected in these areas. Areas around Bude on the north coast and St Michael's Mount on the south coast are among those identified as at risk by the EA, reports Cornwall Live.
The Met Office had issued a warning to the public about the potential risk of injury from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties by the seaside. The warning also highlighted the possibility of power cuts and potential travel delays on roads, railways, ferries, and even at airports.
The low-pressure system brought the strongest winds to Cornwall and coastal parts of Devon and Somerset. These strong winds came in combination with large waves and one of the highest tides of the year, highlighting coastal areas for impacts.
The Met Office advised the public of the potential risk of injury from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and seaside properties. The warning also highlighted the possibility of power cuts and potential travel delays on roads, railways, ferries, and even at airports.
The low-pressure system brought the strongest winds to Cornwall and coastal parts of Devon and Somerset.. These strong winds came in combination with large waves and one of the highest tides of the year, highlighting coastal areas for impacts. A warning of heavy rain has also been issued for parts of southern and eastern Scotland.
Harry Walton, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said: “Due to a combination of spring tides and strong winds generating storm surge and large waves, minor coastal flooding impacts are probable for parts of England on Monday and Tuesday.
"Environment Agency teams are out on the ground, taking action to reduce the impact of flooding and support those communities affected. We urge people to stay safe on the coast, take extreme care on coastal paths and promenades, and we advise people not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.”
Helen Caughey is a Met Office Deputy Chief meteorologist. Looking at the prospects for later this week, she said: “The forecast contains a brief, quieter interlude thanks to a ridge of high pressure which becomes established across the country later on Tuesday. This will bring dry conditions for most areas for a time, but also a chance of some overnight frosts for prone locations.
“However, through Wednesday another band of rain pushes in from the west bringing some heavy and persistent rain, especially for higher ground in the west and north, with warnings already issued for parts of western Scotland. This system is accompanied by some strong and gusty winds, especially for coastal locations and across high ground, in the northern half of the country. The best of any drier and brighter conditions are likely across the south and east of the country.”
