Flood warnings issued across South West

The Cremyll Ferry, a service between Devon and Cornwall had to cancel services due to a tidal surge

Flood warnings have been issued for parts of Devon and Cornwall.

The Environment Agency (EA) said there could be possible flooding at high tide on Tuesday between 18:00 BST and 21:00 in parts of Cornwall, including Newlyn and Falmouth.

It has also warned that coastal areas of south Devon could be affected, including Plymouth.

Plymouth City Council and Cornwall Council are also telling people to "keep away from coastal paths, piers and promenades".

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings on Tuesday for parts of Devon and Cornwall

The councils added: "Waterside locations and roads may be flooded. Do not walk or drive through flood water."

The EA warnings for high tides on Tuesday are as follows:

• South Cornwall Coast from Lands End to Lizard Point

• Tidal Fal Estuary

• Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and tidal estuaries

• South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren

• South Devon Estuaries

• North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth

A business owner in St Ives said flooding began outside of their shop at about 16:30 BST.

There was flooding at Park Avenue in St Ives in Cornwall

Vanessa Fielder, owner of St Ives Jewellery Studio, said her shop on Park Avenue was not affected but the water was rising onto the pathway.

"Luckily we have shutters," she said.

The Cremyll Ferry, operating between Plymouth and Cremyll, announced it has cancelled all services due to a "tidal surge" at about 20:00 BST.

A spokesperson said its last service usually was at 21:15 but with the conditions it finished at 20:45.

The spokesperson said: "Unfortunately the conditions have beaten us tonight.

"Apologies for any inconvenience."

The Met Office said rain was predicted for the south west on Tuesday evening

The Met Office said showers were predicted on Tuesday evening and longer spells of rain were expected in Cornwall by dawn on Wednesday.