High tide flood warnings issued along coast

The Environment Agency has urged people in affected areas to "act now"

Flood warnings have been issued in Cornwall as a result of expected high tides over the course of two days.

The Environment Agency (EA) said the warnings covered parts of the south Cornwall coast, including Gribbin Head to Rame Head, Lizard Point and the Tidal Fal Estuary, with residents urged to "act now".

It said flooding was expected for two hours either side of high tide on Wednesday and Thursday for the warnings covering Gribbin Head to Rame Head and Lizard Point, while flooding was forecast the Tidal Fal Estuary on Wednesday evening.

EA said offshore wave heights could reach 2.6m (8ft 6in) in height as force four winds hit the region.

The warnings were issued following heavy rain in the South West, which led to a Met Office warning covering parts of Cornwall being issued on Tuesday and Wednesday.

EA said locations which could be affected by flooding included: Fowey, Looe, Coverack, St Mawes, Falmouth, Penryn and Lostwithiel.

Within the warnings, EA officials said people should avoid beaches, coastal promenades, footpaths, car parks and roads including the A39 at Perranarworthal and A390 at Tresillian.

"We are closely monitoring the situation," the EA added.