More heavy showers on the way

Another yellow weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office as further heavy showers are expected across parts of Devon.

Some of these showers will become slow moving, leading to 15-25mm of rain within an hour locally.

Where the showers do occur, hail and thunder and lightning is also possible.

Motorists should be aware of the potential for localised surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions.

The warning is valid from noon until 10pm today (Wednesday).

The Met Office's five day forecast for Devon is as follows:

Today:
A misty and murky start to the day with some sea fog. Remaining largely cloudy with scattered showers throughout the day, turning heavy and thundery at times. Some brighter spells may develop later. Feeling humid. Maximum Temperature 17 °C.

Tonight:
Becoming drier overnight as the showers gradually become less intense and frequent. Remaining rather murky with some further sea fog. Minimum Temperature 12 °C.

Thursday:
A drier and brighter day on Thursday, with some sunny spells. Showers will develop through the afternoon, turning heavy and thundery at times. Feeling warm, particularly in the sunshine. Maximum Temperature 21 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Staying largely dry with variable amounts of cloud and some sunny spells. Turning cooler, but pleasant in any sunshine.