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The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather advisory for winds reaching 80 mph, beginning around 3 p.m. on Boxing Day and remains in place through Sunday, December 27 at noon.
Today’s weather warning comes after 6 a.m. this morning. M. A separate yellow rain warning will be activated, which remains until tomorrow (Christmas Eve) at 6 a.m. M.
Drivers have already been urged to stay off the roads during the weather advisory now in effect for Devon and Cornwall, and multiple floods have been reported.
The rain weather advisory currently in effect means there is a slight risk of flooding in homes and businesses, with separate flood alerts for some rivers in the two counties.
But it is certain that driving will be dangerous for most, and the Devon County Council has warned motorists to stay off the roads.
The new wind warning means the region will see very windy weather, which could lead to disruptions to transportation and utilities, the forecaster said.
(Image: Met Office)
The Met Office says people should expect road, rail, air and ferry services to suffer, with longer travel times and possible cancellations.
As we have seen in recent days, some roads and bridges can be closed and power outages can occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
The Exeter-based forecaster also warns that injury and danger to life could result from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and property, and some damage to buildings could occur. , like roof tiles.
The Met Office says: “An area of strong southwest winds will develop over parts of northern England and the southern tip of Scotland on Saturday afternoon, before moving southeast through the rest of England and Wales until Sunday. in the morning, clearing on Sunday afternoon.
“Inland gusts of 50-60 mph are likely, with the potential of 60-70 mph in some places.
“Hills and coasts exposed to southwesterly winds could see gusts of 70 to 80 mph. In addition to strong winds, a period of heavy torrential rains will affect the western and southern areas.
“Combined with strong winds, the rain will lead to some dangerous travel conditions.”
South West England weather forecast
Today:
A humid day with prolonged rains throughout the region, intense in many areas of the north. Rain persists in the north, while scattered showers form elsewhere in the afternoon. Sensation of softness, wind. Maximum temperature 12 ° C.
Tonight:
Outbreaks of rain overnight throughout the region, the north being the most intense. The rain spreads eastward, leaving scattered clouds and showers. Strong coastal winds and gales. Minimum temperature 2 ° C.
Thursday:
A good dry start to Christmas Eve with sunny intervals throughout the region. Scattered showers and clouds that develop in the afternoon, but soon clear. Cold and windy feeling. Maximum temperature 8 ° C.
Outlook from Friday to Sunday:
A chilly start to Christmas day and then largely okay, maybe a few showers at night. More rain, sometimes heavy on the last day of San Esteban and on Sunday. Temperatures close to average.
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