Devon buffeted by remnants of Gonzalo

Devon was today being buffeted by the former Hurricane Gonzalo.

Gale force winds and heavy rain are forecast throughout the day resulting in a yellow warning by the Met Office.

Drivers are being warned to take extra care due to the potential of fallen trees and debris on the road.

Winds in the north of the county are predicted to reach up to 27mph and 20mph in Exeter.

A Met Office spokesman said: “Fallen leaves impeding drainage increases the risk of surface water affecting roads, while some damage to trees is possible, given that many are still in full leaf.”

The Met Office forecast for the next five days is as follows:

Today:

Gales for all parts, but especially so around coastal areas. It will be noticeably colder than on Monday with squally showers and a risk of hail and thunder spreading across the region through the day. Maximum Temperature 14C.

Tonight:

The showers becoming more isolated and with clear skies developing overnight. It will be cold, with a grass frost possible in more rural places. Winds ease later in the night. Minimum Temperature 6C.

Wednesday:

Staying mostly dry, but becoming cloudy across the region. Milder than on Tuesday. Winds will be lighter than Tuesday, but still breezy, especially in the east. Maximum Temperature 15C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Less windy, but staying cloudy with patchy drizzle on Thursday. On Friday some locally heavy rain moves northeast across the region. Clearer on Saturday, but with a few showers. Windier.

Image: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Team