Around 200mm (thanks Bernard) rain fell near Coverack in this afternoons major thunderstorm. (See my "West Cornwall Dramatic Variations in weather post" - Penzance saw 24C & prolonged sunshine, no rain) Almost all the rain fell prior to this morning Weather Warning start, which was 17:00, by which time the sun was back out in Coverack. The most severe period was 14:00-16:00, the 200mm falling in approx 3 hours. Not just rain but hail, lightning, trees down - the full works. Also major problems for people out in small boats due to the rapidly changing sea conditions.

There is a very serious situation unfolding with people washed along in the floods, and all roads into Coverack impassable. 1st news appeared on twitter https://twitter.com/hashtag/coverack . Spotlight's just ended with them only just realising what had happened, though DB still said some places had 20-30mm in a short space of time, with Plymouth worst affected. Doesn't he follow the radar imagery?

I'm sure Coverack won't be the only place severely affected.

Let's hope it's only property seriously damaged.

GrahamPenzance