Met Office warn of heavy rain tonight

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across Devon tonight.

The warning is in place from 10pm until 7am tomorrow.

Heavy rain is expected to spread from the South West during this evening, affecting many areas overnight before clearing early on Wednesday morning. There could be localised surface water flooding.

Chief forecaster at the Met Office said: “A frontal system containing warm, humid air is expected to bring heavy rain to Cornwall and Devon later on Tuesday evening, before spreading to parts of South Wales, the West Country and central southern England overnight. 20-40 mm could fall in some areas within about six hours, leading to some surface water flooding.

“Computer models are still presenting us with varying outcomes, a few of the latest having lesser amounts in general - hence this warning may be updated later today.”

The forecast for the rest of the week is as follows:

Wednesday:

Rain in the east will continue to clear northeastwards with drier and brighter conditions following, leaving some warm sunny spells and a few isolated showers. Maximum Temperature 22C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Sunny spells on Thursday, but also further isolated showers. A wet and windy spell likely on Friday. Sunshine and scattered showers again on Saturday.