The last couple of days have seen some stormy conditions on the tip of Cornwall.

Yesterday (1st) saw SE gales on exposed coasts, and a big sea developing and coming straight into Mount's Bay, SE is the worst direction. The sandbags put in an appearance along the prom, which was awash. Also the sea was big enough to throw large pebbles over, as well as large piles of seaweed.

Down in Mousehole a couple of cars were left on the pier, and totally written off. It's hard to feel sorry when the people were warned, but they don't appreciate the damage that can be done by water. I was in Mousehole today,and I understand one car was a company car driven by a chap who was only starting work with the company tomorrow! After the 1st high tide it filled up with water, and attempts to remove it near low water failed as the waterlogged electrics made it impossible to release the electronic handbreak. The next high tide a few boulders finished it off.

Today it was the turn of the WNW, not as strong as I'd expected, but still gusting 50kt on the north coast. (Recent gust of 52kt at St Ives). Significant wave height currently around 20' at Sevenstones.

Few Pics http://www.easterling.freeserve.co.uk/ny.html

Graham
Penzance