Flood warning as heavy rain set to hit Devon

The Met Office is warning that areas of heavy rain are likely affect parts of Devon tomorrow morning (Monday).

Forecasters say the rain should start clearing by early afternoon, but are warning to be aware of the possibility of localised surface water flooding, as well as minor disruption to road travel and outdoor activities.

The Exeter-based agency’s Chief Forecaster said: A zone of moist, warm air covers the UK at present, and as developments in the Atlantic move northeast, some heavy rain is likely to develop.

“30-40mm of rain could fall locally within around six hours.

“There is some uncertainty surrounding details of this development, with the possibility of updates to the warning.”

The five day regional forecast is as follows:

Tonight:
It will be a largely cloudy, muggy night, with outbreaks of rain, especially over western facing hills and coasts where it will be quite misty too. The rain will probably turn more persistent, with heavy thundery bursts possible by dawn. Minimum Temperature 16°C.

Monday:
Monday will start wet for many, with some heavy, thundery rain in places. Turning much brighter and somewhat fresher through the afternoon, with some sunshine to end the day. Maximum Temperature 22°C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
Mostly dry on Tuesday, with some sunny spells, but cloudier conditions are likely on Wednesday and Thursday, with a risk of thundery rain developing. Also turning increasingly breezy through Wednesday.