weather

Will this be the worst winter for 50 years?

An El Niño climate event is under way that could lead to conditions similar to those of 2009/2010 (which saw the coldest January in decades) and possibly the worst for 65 years.

El Niño is one of three key climate patterns that could lead to changes in our global temperature.

It can trigger droughts in some areas, typhoons in others and is associated with an increased chance of...

Cool, wet August ends mixed summer

After a dry and warm start, summer 2015 is set to end on an average note with temperatures and rainfall close to normal for the season.

Despite a dry and sunny June and a brief heat-wave at the start of July, summer overall looks set to be cooler than average and cooler than either summer 2013 or 2014. It has also been rather wetter than average, however sunshine totals are expected to...

Sunshine to return in time for Bank Holiday

There are early signs much of the UK will see an improvement in weather over the bank holiday weekend and this will last through much of next week, according to the Met Office.

Whilst rain and showers are likely across much of the country on Saturday and at first on Sunday, there are signs of an improvement from the west as we go through Sunday and Monday.

The change in the...

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...

Fire service issues wildfire warning

With sunny weather predicted for this week many people will be encouraged to be outside, whether this is a causal stroll in the countryside or hiking across Dartmoor.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service remind walkers and campers to be mindful of the impact and damage that a gorse fire has on the environment. They also tie up valuable fire resources for some time.

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Majority fail to check flood risk levels

As we approach the anniversary of the June 2007 summer floods, people in Britain are still not checking the flood risk of their homes, in spite of increased incidents of flooding in recent years. 67% of respondents to a new YouGov survey, which was commissioned by the Know Your Flood Risk Campaign, reports that they had never checked the flood risk level of their home.

Those in the...

Circus Starr shows postponed

Circus Starr have postponed today's shows in Saltash due to high winds.

Performances were scheduled to take place at 4.45pm and 7pm today at the Big Top tent at Longstone Park in Saltash.

Instead, the performances will take place tomorrow (Wednesday 3 June) at the same venue and at the same times.

Tickets for today’s performances should be used for the rescheduled...

WARNING: Severe weather to hit Devon

A weather warning for strong winds has been issued for the South West.

An unseasonably windy spell is likely across many parts of the UK later today (Monday), overnight and well into Tuesday, as active frontal systems sweep across the UK.

An initial swathe of southerly gales will move east across many parts later on Monday, giving gusts to 50 mph widely but 60-65 mph across...

Glorious come-back for show

Organisers of this year's Devon County Show are celebrating what they called a 'glorious come-back for glorious Devon's premier event', as the last of almost 100,000 show-goers made their happy way home from the Westpoint showground near Exeter.

A combination of a myriad of trade stands, some of the finest food and drink to be found at any show anywhere, an impressive range of...

Weather warning of strong wind for Devon

Strong winds are set to batter Devon tomorrow (Tuesday 5 May), with gusts of up to 50mph forecast.

A Met Office spokesman said: "Southwesterly winds will gust to over 50 mph at times in parts of southern England and south Wales, and to 60 mph in some exposed coastal sites.

"The public are advised that these gusts may cause minor damage to trees, and make travel tricky for the...

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