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Risky drivers in Penzance were dicing with death yesterday as they drove through lapping waves during the rising tide.

A local resident witnessed the vehicles dashing across Abbey Slip and submitted the video above.

She said: "Oooops and lucky. Near to high tide Abbey Slip Penzance today."

Abbey Slip is a steep cobbled street leading from Chapel Street and Penzance town centre to the harbour.

Occasionally water from the incoming tide laps over the road level. On a number of occasions visitors have parked up on the slipway, to return and discover their cars floating.

Large parts of the Cornish coast have been put on flood alert with the Environment Agency warning people to be prepared.

High tide levels combined with strong winds mean that flooding is possible.

A spokesman for the Environment agency said: "Flooding is expected over the high tides on Sunday morning, and Sunday evening. High water times at Newlyn are Sunday morning at 5.41am, and Sunday evening at 6.01pm. Times of high water will vary along the coast.

"High astronomical tides and Force 6 south westerly winds, combined with offshore wave heights of up to 4m are forecast to cause flooding to properties.

"Expect tides to be around 300mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. Large waves and spray are likely, so take care near coastal paths and promenades. This may cause localised standing water on roads. Do not drive through flood water or waves.

"Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands, and Porthleven. Further flood warnings are expected through this period of high tides, we are continuing to monitor the situation and will issue updates as necessary."

You can view all the other flood warnings for Cornwall here.