Fire crews are attending flooding incidents at sites across Cornwall as heavy rain continues to fall.
The county remains on a yellow 'be prepared' weather alert today as rain is forecast throughout the day. Motorists are being warned to take care as visibility is poor.
The Exeter-based weather agency warned "Accumulations of 20-40 mm are likely in many parts with the risk of more than 60 mm."
The Environment Agency says there are no flood alerts for the region, although there will be pockets of localised flooding.
This morning fire crews have been called to alleviate floods at Porthleven, Perranporth, Camborne, Redruth and Crantock.
At Whitehall, in Scorrier two appliances from Camborne and Redruth aswell as wholetime officer used a portable pump to remove the water from the property.
Highways and Police also attended to assist with the incident.
The Constantine to Falmouth Road is also heavily waterlogged in places, with water several feet deep. Heavy winds are also expected in Cornwall, with gusts of up to 55mph in Penzance and 29mph in Truro.
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