South West England weather

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Mainly dry on Saturday but some rain on Sunday.

Today:

Largely dry for most of today but isolated showers are possible in the west. Rather cloudy but a few bright or sunny spells are likely as the southerly breeze freshens. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Tonight:

It will stay largely dry at first, however there is an increasing chance of occasional showery rain reaching the Cornwall and Devon later. Staying mild overnight. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Sunday:

Occasional rain spreading from west to east across the region. Brighter conditions with a few showers following into the west during the afternoon. Generally on the breezy side. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Showers or some longer spells of rain on Monday. Largely dry with some sunny spells on Tuesday and much of Wednesday. Breezy at times and becoming very mild by midweek.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 23 Oct 2021

Through this period, Atlantic systems will move in from the west, bringing unsettled and windy conditions. On Thursday, the northwest may start mainly dry with a few showers, but turning wetter later as some rainbands becoming slow-moving, while the southeast is more likely to see dry and fine conditions. The rest of October will continue to see unsettled and windy weather from the Atlantic, with outbreaks of potentially heavy rain for many. Some possible slow-moving rainbands may bring potentially locally large rainfall accumulations, particularly over western hills. Wettest in the west and northwest, but still with brief dry interludes. Driest conditions likely across some south and southeastern areas, with lighter winds and a risk of overnight fog towards the end of the period. Temperatures generally around or slightly above average.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 23 Oct 2021

In the longer term, a continuation of the generally unsettled theme seems likely at first, with more rain and further showers in many places, especially once again in western areas - with temperatures around or a little above average. Towards the middle and end of November, there are signals for a greater chance of more settled conditions developing, particularly in southern and western areas, where colder nights, with a risk of frosts are likely, as well as an increased chance of mist and fog - especially overnight.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 23 Oct 2021