And this morning, weather models don't look good for Cornwall and the SW UK. Could it be a named storm, or could France name it

Some big waves around Cornwall this week 10-20ft on Wednesday and 20-25+ft on Friday....

#Cornwall #Surf reports Tuesday is looking like a reasonable day for catching a few Cornish waves, particularly this morning! We've got some Atlantic swell rolling in, and thankfully, the wind should behave itself for a while. So dust off the surfboard, grab the wetsuit and enjoy it before the Atlantic decides to get rather lively again later this week! SWELL & WIND The main Atlantic swell is approximately 3–4ft from the W to WNW at 10–12 seconds, with some variation around the coastline. Winds are generally E to SE at 2–5mph early, gradually turning more northerly and increasing to around 5–10mph during the afternoon. That should provide some reasonably clean conditions along several north-coast beaches this morning. NEWQUAY & NORTH CORNWALL #Fistral Beach: Approximately 2–3ft, with some clean waves possible early. #Crantock, Holywell and Perranporth: 2–3ft, occasionally larger on exposed banks. #Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth: 2–3ft. #Constantine, Treyarnon and Widemouth: Generally 2–3ft, with occasional bigger sets. Towan, Great Western and Tolcarne: Smaller, around 0–1ft. Not exactly monster waves, but enough to keep the longboard and fish brigade happy! GWITHIAN, GODREVY & ST IVES #Godrevy Beach and Gwithian: Approximately 2–3ft, with occasional larger sets. #Porthtowan and Chapel Porth: 2–3ft. #Hayle and Mexico Towans: 1–2ft. #Porthmeor: Around 1–2ft. Light morning winds could offer some enjoyable conditions before the northerly breeze develops. WEST CORNWALL Sennen Cove: Approximately 2–3ft, with Gwenver potentially 3ft+ on exposed banks. Worth checking during the morning! SOUTH CORNWALL Praa Sands and Porthleven: Generally flat to 1ft, with limited useful swell reaching the south coast. Breaking-wave heights are estimates and depend on local sandbanks and tides. BEST SURF WINDOWS Morning, 08:00–11:30: Our preferred window, with light winds and some clean waves possible. Afternoon, 13:00–16:00: Still surfable in places, although northerly winds may introduce some chop. Best bets: Fistral, Perranporth, Porthtowan and Godrevy. SEA TEMPERATURE Approximately 17–18°C. A 4/3mm wetsuit is becoming increasingly popular! NEWQUAY TIDES High: 00:39 Low: 07:06 High: 13:23 Low: 20:00 A reasonable day for longboards, fish and intermediate surfers, with suitable smaller waves for confident beginners. Even small, clean-looking waves can hide rip currents. Check local conditions, tides and lifeguard coverage before entering. Have a cracking Tuesday, everyone! Stay safe and enjoy those Cornish waves!

⚠️ KWT WEATHER WATCH STRONG WINDS AND RAIN ON WEDNESDAY! ⚠️ Good morning everyone, and happy Tuesday! Well, Cornwall, make the most of today's quieter weather because the Atlantic is waking up, and it's certainly got a few surprises lined up for us this week! After our chilly and frosty weekend, we're now heading into a much more unsettled spell, with rain, strengthening winds and some rather impressive waves heading towards our coastline. I did say our weather was getting a little boring recently, but I think Mother Nature has decided to teach me a lesson! So, what's Tuesday looking like? For much of this morning, we're expecting a mixture of bright and sunny spells, variable cloud and a few scattered showers. Many places should enjoy a decent dry spell, with temperatures around 6–12°C and westerly winds of 0–20 mph. Into the afternoon, we'll see further bright spells, but cloud will gradually increase as another weather system approaches. Temperatures should reach 10–16°C, with winds generally around 10–30 mph, turning from southwesterly towards southeasterly. From late afternoon and into tonight, the risk of rain increases, with some potentially heavy outbreaks continuing overnight into Wednesday. The exact arrival time is still a little uncertain, as the weather models haven't quite agreed on who's making the tea yet! ☕ Wednesday Hold onto your hats! Wednesday is looking rather blustery, with westerly to northwesterly winds potentially gusting 20–40 mph inland and 30–55+ mph along exposed coasts and higher ground. There'll also be showers, some heavy, mixed with occasional brighter spells. Temperatures around 6–13°C, although those winds will make it feel colder. We're also watching the potential for 10–18 ft waves along some exposed Atlantic coastlines. Please be careful near beaches, harbour walls and coastal paths. Friday 23rd October Met Office Yellow Weather Warning for Wind! The Met Office has issued a yellow warning from midnight until midday Friday. A developing Atlantic low could bring a spell of very strong winds and heavy rain during Thursday night into Friday, with gusts of 50–60 mph possible and potentially 80 mph or more in some exposed locations. There's still uncertainty over the exact track and strength of this system, so we'll be keeping a very close eye on the latest weather models. It certainly looks like a busy few days ahead at KWT HQ. I think the coffee machine deserves its own weather warning this week! SMUDGE & GUS WEATHER VERDICT! Smudge: "Tuesday's sunshine sounds lovely. I'll enjoy it before the weather goes completely bonkers!" Gus: "Strong winds, heavy rain and massive waves? Nope! I'm staying in bed. Good luck, Dave!" We'll keep you updated as the weather develops, so please keep an eye on our latest posts. Take care everyone, and stay safe! Kind regards, KWT Dave. From moor to shore, we've got Cornwall covered!

funnel cloud today between Pelynt and Looe a few hours ago. This weather is crazy at the moment. Picture credit to Jennifer Colwell

Good morning everyone! Well, looking at the latest weather radar this morning, it seems Mother Nature has decided that Cornwall needs a good wash, and she's even thrown in a few rumbles of thunder for good measure! HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING ACROSS CORNWALL! As you can see from the latest radar image below, there are quite a few showers dotted around Cornwall this morning, and some are looking rather heavy indeed! Some locations are catching a proper soaking, while just a few miles down the road, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about! And yes, we've even got some thunder in the mix this morning. So, if you've heard a rumble in the distance, don't automatically blame the neighbour for moving the wheelie bins again! It could actually be thunder! 😂 🌊 AND WHAT ABOUT THE ISLES OF SCILLY? Well, I'm afraid our lovely islands haven't escaped the wet weather either! Looking at the radar, there's still quite a bit of rainfall affecting the Isles of Scilly this morning, with some heavier bursts mixed in. Definitely not the sort of morning for sitting outside with a cup of tea admiring the sunshine, unless you enjoy a little extra rainwater in your cuppa! A LITTLE WEATHER INFORMATION FROM KWT HQ One interesting thing about showers is just how localised they can be. Unlike a large band of continuous rainfall, showers can develop into quite intense downpours over relatively small areas. The heavier showers often come from towering cumulonimbus clouds, which can grow several miles high into the atmosphere. When these clouds become sufficiently developed, they can produce heavy rainfall, gusty winds, hail and occasionally thunder and lightning. This explains why one town or village can be absolutely drenched while another nearby remains almost completely dry! SO WHAT'S NEXT? We'll continue keeping an eye on the radar throughout the day, particularly any heavier showers moving across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. And with the weather becoming increasingly unsettled this week, there's certainly plenty for us to keep an eye on here at KWT HQ! Between the showers, the thunder and the potential for some very strong winds later this week, I think the weather models are determined to stop me getting an early night! Have a lovely Monday, everyone, and if you're heading out, I'd definitely recommend keeping the waterproofs close by! And as always, if you're experiencing heavy rain, thunder or something interesting weather-wise where you are, let us know in the comments. We love hearing your local weather reports! Kind regards, KWT Dave. From moor to shore, we've got Cornwall covered!

Still looking very windy this week for Cornwall and much of the SW

Good morning everyone! Well, it's Monday again, and it looks like Mother Nature has decided we've had enough of the quieter weather! She's dusted off the Atlantic low-pressure systems and is getting ready to cause a bit of mischief! It's shaping up to be a very busy week here at KWT HQ, with plenty of rain, blustery winds and potentially some rather stormy conditions towards Friday. But first, let's have a look at today! MONDAY MORNING It's a damp, chilly start for many of us, with a band of light to moderate rain moving in from the northeast. Eastern Cornwall looks likely to see the rain first, from around 6am, before it spreads further west around 8am. So, if you're heading out on the school run or commuting to work, don't forget the waterproofs! The umbrella might also come in handy, provided it doesn't decide to become airborne! Temperature: 4–12°C. Winds: Light to breezy northeasterlies. MONDAY AFTERNOON Some better news! The main rain should gradually clear around lunchtime, leaving a mixture of sunny spells and changing cloud amounts. There could still be a few showers dotted around Cornwall, but we should see some useful drier weather. Temperatures: 9–15°C, so some locations might struggle to reach double figures! Winds: Turning southeasterly, around 0–25mph. MONDAY EVENING A mixture of cloud, clearer spells and the odd shower, with temperatures dropping away once again. NOW, A QUICK LOOK AT THE REST OF THE WEEK! Tuesday should offer some brighter and drier spells before another area of rain potentially arrives during the evening. KWT WEATHER ADVISORY: Tuesday 6pm through to Wednesday 11am for a spell of rain, possibly heavy at times. WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY KEEP AN EYE ON OUR UPDATES! This is where things could become rather interesting! The Atlantic is beginning to wake up, with an increasingly active jet stream helping to steer low-pressure systems towards the UK. Friday remains our main concern, with some weather model scenarios suggesting a deep low-pressure system and potentially damaging wind gusts. Some runs have suggested gusts of 40–80+mph, but please remember these are possible scenarios, NOT confirmed wind speeds! There's still plenty of uncertainty over the track and strength of the system, and things could change considerably. We'll be watching the GFS, ECMWF and other models closely, and further KWT advisories or warnings may follow if confidence increases. Looks like another week of late nights, plenty of coffee and me talking to weather charts again! SMUDGE & GUS WEATHER VERDICT! Smudge: "Rain today, wind later in the week. Looks like Dave's going to be glued to his weather charts again!" Gus: "Brilliant! That means his chair is mine, and I'm forecasting a 100% chance of extra biscuits!" Have a lovely Monday e, everyone, and keep an eye on our updates! Kind regards, KWT Dave From moor to shore, we've got Cornwall covered. #KernowWeatherTeam #CornwallWeather #WeatherWatch #Cornwall #KWTDave #SmudgeAndGus

It's looking windy next week!

Well, this must have been an absolutely terrifying few minutes for thousands of people across Japan! On Friday 16th October, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) accidentally issued an emergency warning for a magnitude 9.9 earthquake, triggering emergency alerts and safety procedures across large parts of the country. And yes, you read that correctly… 9.9! That's an absolutely enormous earthquake magnitude, and if an earthquake of that size had genuinely occurred, the consequences could have been catastrophic. JUST LOOK AT THE VIDEO! You can see people sitting down as emergency safety procedures are activated. Imagine enjoying your day out, perhaps thinking about which ride to go on next, when suddenly earthquake warnings start sounding! Forget the rollercoasters that would certainly get your heart racing! SO WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED? At approximately 12:40pm local time, Japan's earthquake early warning system issued an alert predicting extremely powerful shaking. The system had incorrectly estimated that a magnitude 9.9 earthquake had occurred near the Kuril Islands, north of Japan. In reality, an earthquake measuring approximately magnitude 6.9 had occurred near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Unfortunately, an error in the automated processing system resulted in the earthquake's location and magnitude being calculated incorrectly. The emergency warning was cancelled approximately eight minutes later, at 12:48pm. But those eight minutes must have felt considerably longer for everyone receiving the alerts! TRAINS STOPPED AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ACTIVATED The warning caused disruption across parts of Japan. Some high-speed railway services were temporarily suspended as automatic earthquake protection systems activated. Emergency alerts sounded on mobile phones, and people were instructed to take precautions against potentially severe shaking. Thankfully, the devastating earthquake predicted by the warning had not actually occurred. HERE'S SOMETHING INTERESTING! Earthquake magnitude is measured on a logarithmic scale. That means a magnitude 9.9 earthquake would release approximately 31,600 times more energy than a magnitude 6.9 earthquake! So you can understand why such a warning would be taken extremely seriously. Japan has one of the world's most advanced earthquake early warning systems. These systems detect the first seismic waves from an earthquake and attempt to provide people with precious seconds to protect themselves before stronger shaking arrives. However, because these calculations happen incredibly quickly, using preliminary information, mistakes can occasionally occur. WHAT HAS JAPAN'S METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY SAID? The agency has apologised for the incorrect warning and is investigating what went wrong. And although this was a false alarm, it's important to remember that these systems save lives by giving people time to take protective action. Personally, I'd rather see people taking cover for an earthquake that doesn't happen than ignoring a warning when a dangerous earthquake really is approaching. One thing is certain: that was probably more excitement than anyone visiting a theme park had planned for! Have a look at the video below. Could you imagine hearing a magnitude 9.9 earthquake warning while enjoying a day out? Stay safe, everyone. Kind regards, KWT Dave Kernow Weather Team From moor to shore, we've got Cornwall covered.

Good morning everyone! Well, well, well… somebody has definitely turned the thermostat down overnight! We've been having a look at the latest temperatures recorded across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly this Sunday morning, and there's certainly a proper autumn chill in the air! 🌡️ Across mainland Cornwall, temperatures are ranging from a rather chilly 0°C to 8°C! Yes, that's right, some locations have dropped right down to freezing, and there could be a touch of frost around in a few sheltered spots. ❄️ Did you wake up to a frost this morning? Perhaps your car windscreen needed a scrape, the grass had a lovely white sparkle, or you opened the front door and quickly decided that another five minutes under the duvet sounded like a much better idea! 🏝️ Meanwhile, over on the Isles of Scilly, it's a completely different story, with temperatures around 11°C. Still a little fresh, but positively tropical compared with some parts of mainland Cornwall! So why is Scilly warmer? It's all thanks to the surrounding Atlantic Ocean! The sea holds onto warmth much longer than the land, especially during autumn. As mainland Cornwall cools rapidly overnight, the surrounding sea helps keep temperatures on the islands much milder. And here's another interesting little weather fact! 🌡️ Even when the official air temperature is around 2°C or 3°C, frost can still form on grass and car windscreens because surfaces can cool below freezing under clear skies and light winds. We're now getting into that time of year when the difference between coastal and inland temperatures can be quite noticeable, particularly on calm, clear autumn nights. So, who's had their first frost of the season? ❄️ 📸 Let us know your location and morning temperature, and if you've captured any lovely frost pictures, we'd love to see them! And remember, it's only October… winter hasn't even properly arrived yet! I think my summer shorts can officially go into hibernation now! 😂 Have a lovely Sunday morning, everyone, and wrap up warm if you're heading out early! Kind regards, KWT Dave 🌦️🐾 From moor to shore, we've got Cornwall covered!

Good morning everyone! It's that time again when we take a good look at the latest reservoir levels across Cornwall, and unfortunately, the news isn't getting much better! Now, I know we Cornish folk love a good moan about the rain, especially when it arrives just as we've put the washing out. But believe me, this is one occasion when we really could do with Mother Nature turning the taps back on! After a very hot, dry summer and a disappointing start to the autumn rainfall season, several of our important reservoirs are continuing to struggle. LATEST RESERVOIR STORAGE LEVELS 🔴 STITHIANS RESERVOIR 21% Yes, just 21% full! Stithians continues to lose water, and it's certainly becoming a worrying situation. This reservoir is now less than a quarter full, which isn't where we want to be heading towards winter. DRIFT RESERVOIR 26% Another reservoir sitting at a very low level. Drift, near Penzance, has experienced a significant decline in storage during the dry conditions, and we desperately need some sustained rainfall across its catchment. COLLIFORD RESERVOIR 34% Now this one is particularly important! Colliford is Cornwall's largest reservoir, capable of holding approximately 28.5 billion litres of water when full. It provides more than 60% of Cornwall's total reservoir storage capacity. At just 34%, we have a considerable amount of water storage to recover, and because of its relatively small catchment compared with its size, Colliford can take longer to refill. BUT SURELY IT'S AUTUMN; SHOULDN'T THEY BE FILLING UP? Well, yes! Normally, as we move through October and towards November, we would expect more frequent Atlantic weather systems bringing rain, helping our reservoirs begin their seasonal recovery. But this year things are rather different. After months of warm and dry weather, the ground has lost considerable moisture. When rain finally arrives, some of that water is needed to replenish the soil before sustained runoff can help refill rivers and reservoirs. And unfortunately, a few hours of heavy rain won't magically restore months of lost water! We need prolonged periods of useful rainfall, ideally spread across several weeks and months. And there's another worrying development. On Thursday 15th October, the Environment Agency confirmed that parts of Cornwall and several other southern counties had reached severe drought status. That gives you an idea of just how serious the prolonged shortage of rainfall has become. SO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Looking ahead, we really need a wetter-than-average period over the coming months to help recover our water resources. Of course, we don't want endless flooding or damaging storms either. Ideally, we need regular spells of moderate, steady rainfall that allow the catchments and rivers to recover. In the meantime, using water wisely remains important, alongside continued work to tackle leaks in the water network. We'll also try to bring you updates from some of Cornwall's other reservoirs, including Siblyback, Argal and Crowdy, because it's not just these three that matter. And I never thought I'd hear myself say this after years of forecasting Cornish weather, but we really could do with some proper rain! Perhaps Mother Nature has forgotten where Cornwall is, or she's saving up all the rain for when somebody books a week off work! How are your local rivers, streams and reservoirs looking at the moment? Have you noticed how low the water levels are? Kind regards, KWT Dave From moor to shore, we've got Cornwall covered. #KernowWeatherTeam #Cornwall #ReservoirLevels #StithiansReservoir #CollifordReservoir #DriftReservoir #CornwallWeather #Drought #WaterResources Reservoir figures supplied by South West Water, updated 15th October 2026.

Good morning, everyone, and happy Friday! Well, we've finally made it to Friday, although I'm still trying to work out where the rest of the week disappeared to! I'm convinced somebody has been stealing days from my calendar! Anyway, there's certainly a different feeling in the air this morning, and after some rather mild October weather, autumn has decided to remind us who's in charge! FRIDAY MORNING –A FRESH START! If you're heading out for work, the school run or a morning walk, you might want to grab an extra layer! Temperatures are starting around 9–14°C, and although we'll enjoy some lovely sunny spells, there will also be variable amounts of cloud and a few scattered showers. Northwesterly winds will range from light to around 25 mph, adding a bit of a chill in exposed locations. And don't be fooled by that lovely sunshine coming through the window. It's definitely not as warm as it looks! FRIDAY AFTERNOON NOT TOO BAD AT ALL! Actually, the afternoon is looking reasonably pleasant for much of Cornwall. We're expecting some good, long sunny spells, mixed with passing clouds, and most places should stay dry. However, we can't completely rule out a sneaky shower, particularly when you've just hung the washing outside! Temperatures will reach around 11–16°C, with northerly to northwesterly winds of 10–35 mph making exposed areas feel cooler. FRIDAY EVENING WHERE'S THAT HEATED BLANKET? As the sun sets, temperatures will begin dropping to around 6–14°C. Some sheltered inland locations could turn rather chilly, especially where skies remain clear. AND WHAT ABOUT THE WEEKEND? Well, there's some good news! High pressure will be moving across the UK, helping to keep most of the showers away and bringing plenty of autumnal sunny spells. But there's a catch, and isn't there always one with Cornwall's weather? The winds will turn more northerly and northeasterly, allowing cooler air to move across the region. Weekend daytime temperatures will generally range from around 9–15°C, with some locations struggling to reach double figures. Overnight temperatures could fall as low as 3°C in a few sheltered spots. Here's an interesting weather fact! The sea around Cornwall could actually be warmer than the air this weekend! That's because the ocean holds on to heat much longer than the land, meaning our surrounding waters are still slowly releasing warmth stored during summer. So the sea is still thinking about summer, while the rest of us are searching for our winter jumpers! SMUDGE & GUS'S FRIDAY WEATHER VERDICT! Smudge: "Sunshine is lovely, but those chilly winds are a definite no from me. I'll be staying somewhere warm!" Gus: "I've checked the forecast, and I can confirm it's officially time for extra blankets, extra food and absolutely no unnecessary outdoor activities!" And there you have it, Cornwall! A fairly decent Friday with some lovely sunshine, but a much cooler weekend ahead. So, here's today's big question: Have you given in and switched the heating on yet, or are you still holding out? Have a fantastic Friday, everyone, and wrap up warm if you're heading out early! Kind regards, KWT Dave. From moor to shore, we've got Cornwall covered.