Storm Ashley: When to expect the heaviest rainfall in Devon
Weather maps are predicting that Devon should brace for yet more rainfall heading into tomorrow (Sunday) - as Storm Ashley is set to sweep across the south-west coast throughout much of the morning.
While the weather front is set to have the biggest impact on the Republic of Ireland - and thus has been named by Met Éireann - the UK will not go unscathed, with wind gusts of almost 50mph expected to hit parts of Devon and Cornwall.
A yellow weather warning for strong winds is currently in place across Scotland and large parts of the north-west of England, as well as down the west coast of Wales, effective from 3am until 11.59pm on Sunday.
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And in Devon, areas in the south of the county are likely to be worst affected, with Plymouth, Tavistock, and Salcombe expected to see as much as 16mm of rainfall an hour during the early hours of the day, from around 6am.
Meanwhile, in the north of Devon, areas such as Barnstaple and Ilfracombe can expect up to 8mm of rainfall an hour at around 6.30am, and similar again at around 9.30am.
Exeter is forecast to be less battered by rain, with the heaviest rainfall over the city expected to be 2-4mm, at around 7.45am, and then again at 9.45am. The rain is expected to clear from Devon by midday on Sunday, moving north-east over Somerset.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Tony Wisson, said: "Storm Ashley will bring strong winds for most of the UK on Sunday before it clears on Monday, with a chance of some disruption across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northwest England, and West Wales.
"A period of especially strong winds are expected on Sunday afternoon and evening in western Scotland, where gusts could potentially reach 70-80mph in exposed areas, and an Amber warning for winds has been issued here.
"More generally, 50-60 mph are possible in some inland areas in other parts of the warning area, especially Northern Ireland and western Scotland, and perhaps up to 60-70 mph along exposed coasts and hills. These strong winds in conjunction with high spring tides, may cause some disruption."
If you're wondering what to expect in Devon during the first half of the day on Sunday, here are some forecasts in areas that can expect the heaviest rainfall.
Plymouth
00.00 - Partly cloudy skies, 14°C, less than 5% chance of rain, wind gusts of 31mph
01.00 - Partly cloudy skies, 14°C, less than 5% chance of rain, wind gusts of 34mph
02.00 - Cloudy skies, 14°C, 10% chance of rain, wind gusts of 38mph
03.00 - 80% chance of rain, 14°C, wind gusts of 41mph
04.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 14°C, wind gusts of 43mph
05.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 14°C, wind gusts of 46mph
06.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 14°C, wind gusts of 47mph
07.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 15°C, wind gusts of 48mph
08.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 16°C, wind gusts of 45mph
09.00 - 90% chance of rain, 16°C, wind gusts of 42mph
10.00 - 60% chance of rain, 16°C, wind gusts of 36mph
11.00 - 40% chance of rain, 16°C, wind gusts of 34mph
12.00 - 20% chance of rain, 16°C, wind gusts of 34mph
After 1pm, sunny spells are expected, with the chance of rain dropping to just 10%.
Dartmoor National Park
00.00 - Partly cloudy skies, 10°C, less than 5% chance of rain, wind gusts of 27mph
01.00 - Partly cloudy skies, 10°C, less than 5% chance of rain, wind gusts of 32mph
02.00 - Cloudy skies, 10°C, less than 5% chance of rain, wind gusts of 35mph
03.00 - 70% chance of rain, 10°C, wind gusts of 39mph
04.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 11°C, wind gusts of 41mph
05.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 11°C, wind gusts of 43mph
06.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 11°C, wind gusts of 44mph
07.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 12°C, wind gusts of 45mph
08.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 13°C, wind gusts of 43mph
09.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 14°C, wind gusts of 41mph
10.00 - 70% chance of rain, 13°C, wind gusts of 36mph
11.00 - 40% chance of rain, 13°C, wind gusts of 32mph
12.00 - 20% chance of rain, 13°C, wind gusts of 33mph
After 1pm, sunny spells are expected, with the chance of rain dropping to just 10%.
Barnstaple
00.00 - Cloudy skies, 11°C, less than 5% chance of rain, wind gusts of 27mph
01.00 - Cloudy skies, 12°C, less than 5% chance of rain, wind gusts of 30mph
02.00 - Cloudy skies, 12°C, less than 5% chance of rain, wind gusts of 33mph
03.00 - 50% chance of rain, 13°C, wind gusts of 27mph
04.00 - 80% chance of rain, 13°C, wind gusts of 40mph
05.00 - 90% chance of rain, 13°C, wind gusts of 43mph
06.00 - 90% chance of rain, 14°C, wind gusts of 46mph
07.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 14°C, wind gusts of 46mph
08.00 - 95%+ chance of rain, 15°C, wind gusts of 43mph
09.00 - 90% chance of rain, 16°C, wind gusts of 41mph
10.00 - 60% chance of rain, 16°C, wind gusts of 37mph
11.00 - 20% chance of rain, 16°C, wind gusts of 36mph
After 12pm, sunny spells are expected, with sunshine forecast at 4pm and 5pm, and a 10% chance of rain or less.