weather

MP calls for further action and a review after flooding in East Devon

Simon Jupp MP is calling for the public bodies involved in the response to last week’s flooding in East Devon to review their response and provide further support to residents.

Over 60 properties were flooded when the Otter Valley was overwhelmed by intense rainfall of up to 130mm across a few hours, which was markedly worse than a similar event in 2008. Newton Poppleford, Tipton St...

Dogs Trust's guide to keeping dogs safe and warm in the chilly winter weather

With plummeting temperatures due to return this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild Christmas for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is issuing guidance to owners about how to keep your dog safe and warm during the cold snap,...

Devon’s highways teams prepared for winter

With temperatures forecast to drop next week Devon’s highways teams say they’re prepared to face whatever the elements throw at the county’s roads over the next few months.

Gritting depots across the county are fully stocked with around 24,000 tonnes of salt and Devon County Council’s upgrade of its winter fleet has continued, with eight of its 37 frontline gritters replaced with...

Devon revealed as top UK holiday spots for warm weather in new study

With the UK heading into autumn, new analysis of meteorological data from the Met Office reveals the UK staycation hotspots where holidaymakers are most likely to find the warmest weather.

The study of UK weather records , carried out by Devon Holiday Park Cofton Holidays , shows that London, the Devonshire seaside town of Torbay and the county of Devon as a whole top the leader board...

Devon is on the road to recovery

Highways teams continue to work to get Devon moving again following the gale forces winds that hit the region on Friday.

Friday morning and early afternoon represented the ‘peak’ of Storm Eunice in Devon, with wind speeds recorded of up to 100mph in places.

And on Friday evening the temperatures fell and gritters were out in force with all the gritting routes treated...

Clear up continues as temperatures set to drop tonight

More than 150 highways officers worked round the clock to respond to hundreds of separate reports of damage caused by the wind across Devon today.

But with gritters being deployed tonight to counter the expected drop in temperature, and the amount of debris still on the network, people are being advised only drive tonight unless its absolutely necessary.

Friday morning and...

Storm Eunice: Risk of flooding to homes and businesses along the coast

The Environment Agency is urging people living in flood risk communities along the north coast of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset to prepare for flooding from a forecast tidal surge caused by Storm Eunice this Friday. The tidal surge is possible Friday morning, and the Environment Agency is urging people to take steps to protect themselves and their property from the risk of flooding. Strong...

Storm Eunice update: ‘strong winds’ to peak on Friday and continue over weekend

Devon County Council is advising people to only travel if absolutely necessary with ‘extremely strong winds’ expected over the next few days and reaching a peak in the early hours of tomorrow (Friday) morning.

The Met Office escalated its Yellow Wind Warning for the region, issued on Tuesday, to Amber. And now a Red warning has been issued for northern Devon and it’s coastline....

Storm Eunice: High winds expected early Friday morning

Devon County Council is advising people to take extra care when travelling this Friday morning (February 18) with Storm Eunice expected to hit the region in the early hours.

The south west is expected to be battered by gale force winds from midnight to mid-morning on Friday and the Met Office has issued a Yellow Wind Warning.

Winds in coastal areas are expected to be the...

Devon gearing up for Storm Barra

Devon is expecting another battering from the latest named storm tomorrow (Tuesday 7 December).

Storm Barra is forecast to bring gale force winds, particularly in coastal areas, from 9am tomorrow until 6pm on Wednesday.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Severe Weather Warning for windy conditions throughout the next couple of days, with winds of up to 80mph in exposed...

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