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'Extreme danger' warning for Cornish coast 'Extreme danger' warning for Cornish coast
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People have been advised to avoid parts of Cornwall's south coast because of "extreme danger" from strong winds, large waves and high tides.People have been advised to avoid parts of Cornwall's south coast because of "extreme danger" from strong winds, large waves and high tides.
The Environment Agency issued a severe flood warning for large parts of the coast, which indicates a possible danger to life.The Environment Agency issued a severe flood warning for large parts of the coast, which indicates a possible danger to life.
Flooding has been reported at Newlyn, Penzance, Porthleven and Looe.
Beaches, promenades, roads and footpaths would be extremely dangerous, said the agency.Beaches, promenades, roads and footpaths would be extremely dangerous, said the agency.
Towns and villages across the area have been flooded.
Geoff Penhaligon, harbourmaster in Looe, said: "There is lots of water in the main street and behind the market it is too deep for a car.Geoff Penhaligon, harbourmaster in Looe, said: "There is lots of water in the main street and behind the market it is too deep for a car.
Water is just pouring from the sea into the main street."Water is just pouring from the sea into the main street."
'Incredibly rough''Incredibly rough'
Dale Clark, harbourmaster on the Isles of Scilly, said there had been minor flooding of some properties.Dale Clark, harbourmaster on the Isles of Scilly, said there had been minor flooding of some properties.
BBC reporter Johnny O'Shea said the sea off Penzance was "incredibly rough, crashing along the sea wall".BBC reporter Johnny O'Shea said the sea off Penzance was "incredibly rough, crashing along the sea wall".
Western Promenade Road in the town has been closed between because of the rough sea. Geoff Brown, Cornwall Council's portfolio holder for homes and communities, said: "There's been flooding in Mevagissey, the main road in Fowey and the seafront is closed in Penzance because of the concern of debris being thrown by waves on to the road.
The Environment Agency said flooding was expected during Monday morning's high tide. "High water has now passed, so we're hoping the water will recede shortly.
It warned of particular problems at Stonehouse and Plympton in Devon and Lamorna, Penzance, Porthleven, Mullion, Pentewan, Seaton and Kingsand in Cornwall, it said. "Clearly there's a severe amount of coastal damage and we need a clear weather window to start repairs."
In Devon, flooding has been reported in Kingsbridge.
Only one Torpoint Ferry - which connects Devon and Cornwall - is in service because of severe flooding at Devonport, Plymouth.
The Environment Agency warned of particular problems at Stonehouse and Plympton in Devon and Lamorna, Penzance, Porthleven, Mullion, Pentewan, Seaton and Kingsand in Cornwall.
On Saturday, six fishermen were rescued after their boat foundered in "treacherous" conditions off the north Cornish coast.On Saturday, six fishermen were rescued after their boat foundered in "treacherous" conditions off the north Cornish coast.
An RNAS Culdrose helicopter winched five of the crew from the sea, while the sixth was rescued by lifeboat.An RNAS Culdrose helicopter winched five of the crew from the sea, while the sixth was rescued by lifeboat.