Weather warning of heavy rain

A weather warning of heavy rain has been issued for Devon.

Outbreaks of rain will turn heavy at times during Tuesday (27 October) and the Met Office is warning that there is a risk of local surface water flooding.

Chief forecaster at the Exeter-based agency said: “A slow moving front will bring heavy bursts of rain, giving the potential for over 50mm of rain within a few hours.

“Leaves may impede drainage, increasing the risk of some flooding, for example, to sections of road.”

The five day regional forecast is as follows:

Today:
Much of the region should see a dry day, with some bright or even sunny interludes across eastern counties. Western areas will always be cloudier and quite windy, with some occasionally heavy showery rain arriving later in the day. Maximum temperature 15°C.

Tonight:
Outbreaks rain will continue affect Devon and Cornwall, but most other parts should be dry, if generally cloudy. With the cloud and the breeze, it will remain mild. Minimum temperature 12°C.

Tuesday:
Rain in the west will transfer northeastwards through the day, with brighter conditions following on into the west later. It will remain quite breezy, but feel mild again. Maximum temperature 16°C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Remaining unsettled with further bands of rain moving east across the region. It will often be quite windy, with temperatures generally a little above average.