Page 57 of 139
, particularly in the hottest regions where the levels of heat stress will be more severe, and larger areas will be affected. In addition, the intensity of heavy precipitation events will increase, exacerbating the risk of flash flooding, landslides and GLOF events. � Scenario 3 represents a hotter and drier
and with further rain on Saturday. Minor surface water flooding is likely across parts of Somerset, Devon and Dorset on Saturday, with further minor impacts also possible elsewhere. “We advise people to stay away from swollen rivers and urge people not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water
and a PhD from London University and was awarded a CBE for his services to the Energy Sector. Andy lives on a North Devon coastal farm, where he and his wife are enhancing the biodiversity. When not working, he enjoys surfing and spending time in nature with friends and family.
to familiarise yourself with the platform before the March 2026 migration. Met Office FitzRoy Road Exeter Devon EX1 3PB United Kingdom © Crown copyright 2025, Met Office Page 3 of 3
Variable number of sightings, with a high of 15 in 2016. Other red list species are Red Kite, Fieldfare, Linnet and Song Thrush - which are also Devon and National BAP species. Other amber list species are Green Woodpecker, Swallow, and Grey Wagtail. Number of birds sighted 180 160 140 120 100 80 60
a variety of wildlife-rich habitats alongside a busy working environment. During our regular bird survey, I was delighted personally to add red kite to the Met Office species list – a bird which is still a comparative rarity in Devon. “The wildflower meadow and the area around the ponds
, in the Southeast we might squeak up to the 20s but feeling a bit warmer because those winds will be lighter. “Don't get used to that however because the cloud already thickening by the end of Tuesday afternoon coming in from the southwest another area of low pressure another zone of wet weather that'll make its presence felt in South Wales, Devon, and Cornwall through the evening. That rain eventually spreading up towards Northern Ireland.”
: High pressure in charge with hot weekend on the way Author: Press Office 10 July 2025 As we head into the weekend, the UK is set to experience a spell of hot and settled weather, thanks to a dominant area of high pressure. This high is currently centred to the south and east of the UK, bringing
below 15°C. Even on a hot day, the sea, rivers, and lakes in the UK can remain cold enough to trigger this reaction. It’s a physiological response that can affect anyone, regardless of age, fitness, or swimming ability. If you’re heading to the beach over the next few days, be aware that the water
to a slightly lesser extent. Low pressure systems mostly dominated the weather, with any brief spells of high pressure bringing settled weather generally short-lived in nature. Summer warmth was mostly confined to southern and eastern areas, with only one really hot day on 10th when temperatures reached
Previous