South West England: forecast

Weather warnings overview

No severe weather warnings have been issued for South West England

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Weather forecast: South West England

Headline:

Rain moving east across the region. Drier and sunnier later.

Today:

Dry at first but cloudy in many places. Showers then persistent rain spreads from the west, affecting Cornwall then Devon in the morning and eastern counties in the afternoon. Most places dry and sunny by the end of the day. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:

Remaining dry across the Southwest overnight. Most places will remain clear, although mist and fog patches are likely to form during the night. Minimum temperature 0 °C.

Tuesday:

Dry and largely clear at first but rain soon spreads from the southwest, affecting all parts of the region by the afternoon. Southwesterly winds strengthening throughout the day. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Updated: 0333 on Mon 22 Mar 2010

Forecast for Exmoor National Park for Monday

Breezy with cloud and rain spreading from the west this morning. Clearing during the afternoon with some sunshine before evening.

Updated: 0336 on Mon 22 Mar 2010

Forecast for Dartmoor National Park for Monday

Breezy with cloud and rain spreading from the west this morning. Clearing during the afternoon with some sunshine before evening.

Updated: 0336 on Mon 22 Mar 2010

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Remaining unsettled with showers or longer periods of rain likely to affect most places. Winds will become strong and blustery at times, especially on exposed coasts and high ground.

Updated: 0333 on Mon 22 Mar 2010

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UK Outlook for Friday 26 Mar 2010 to Sunday 4 Apr 2010:

Remaining unsettled for the end of March and the beginning of April, with most places seeing showers or longer periods of rain. Some drier intervals are also expected too, especially in the south after the weekend. Any showers and rain could turn heavy at times and there is a risk of snow, mainly over the high ground of Scotland but possibly extending somewhat further south towards the start of April. The wind will also be a feature for some areas, with gales possible at times in exposed northern and western coastal areas. Temperatures may be a little above average in the south at first, otherwise near normal, then dipping to slightly below normal later in the period, with a risk of frost, especially in the north.

Updated: 1139 on Sun 21 Mar 2010

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UK Outlook for Monday 5 Apr 2010 to Monday 19 Apr 2010:

The weather is likely to be unsettled at first but there are signs it may become more settled at times during this period. Temperatures are likely to be close to or just below seasonal averages in most parts, although it may become cold at times and although the risk of frost will be mainly in the north, it may be more widespread at times. Rainfall may be higher than average across many parts of the United Kingdom at first, and there is a continuing risk of snow occasionally affecting higher parts of both Scotland and northern England. Western parts of the UK may become generally drier by midmonth.

Updated: 1151 on Sun 21 Mar 2010

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