Flood alerts and warnings in force across Devon

It follows heavy rain overnight

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 18th Feb 2024
Last updated 19th Feb 2024

A number of flood alerts and warnings have been issued across Devon.

It follows a yellow weather warning for rain across the county.

Some roads have been left impassable as a result, with drivers urged to take care when travelling.

Today's forecast for the South West from the Exeter-based Met Office says:

"A murky start to the day with coastal fog and low cloud. This lifting and breaking during the afternoon to give some bright spells, especially in the southeast. A few showers around, but mostly dry. Mild. Maximum temperature 15 °C."

For tonight it says:

"Cloudy but dry during the evening, with some coastal mist lingering on for some, with hill fog too. A further band of rain arrives in the early hours of Monday. Minimum temperature 8 °C."

A flood alert means you need to prepare, a flood warning means you need to act. You can find information of what to do in a flood here.

You can find the latest flood alerts and warnings here.

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