Heavy rain and strong winds wreaking havoc around Falmouth

By Joseph Macey

21st Oct 2021 | Local News

A fallen tree near Dracaena Centre, Grenville Crescent.
A fallen tree near Dracaena Centre, Grenville Crescent.
Kernick Road closure, taken by Jasmine Middleton.
Kernick Road closure, taken by Jasmine Middleton.
A yellow weather warning was issued for Falmouth and Penryn this afternoon.
A yellow weather warning was issued for Falmouth and Penryn this afternoon.
Image of a tree down at Argal. Taken by Rosie Bayfield.
Image of a tree down at Argal. Taken by Rosie Bayfield.

Fallen trees have been reported across Falmouth and Penryn as strong winds and rain cause havoc on the roads.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain, that is expected to continue until the early hours of Thursday morning.

So far it has been reported that trees are down in Longfield (Falmouth), Kernick (Penryn), Treluswell (Penryn), Grenville Crescent (Falmouth), Argal (Penryn), and Antron Hill (Mabe).

Devon and Cornwall Police have issued the following traffic alerts:

  • Grenville Road Southbound blocked due to fallen tree from Old Hill to A39 Dracaena Avenue. Traffic is coping well.
  • Bickland Water Road partially blocked due to fallen tree and visibility reduced at Bosmeor Road. Traffic is coping well.
  • Bissom Road blocked due to fallen tree at Tregew Road. Traffic is coping well.

More updates as we get them.

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