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West Country weather forecast

Latest from the Met Office

Today: A cloudy, damp and murky start with outbreaks of rain becoming increasingly persistent throughout the morning. The rain will become increasingly intermittent during the afternoon, with some brightness developing across Cornwall and west Devon. Feeling mild despite the damp weather. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Tonight: Remaining cloudy with further wet weather moving northwards across the area. Turning a little drier later in the night but remaining cloudy and murky. Remaining mild throughout. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Thursday: A largely dry start for many, with some brightness in the east. Thicker cloud and rain will return from the west by lunchtime, leading to a wet afternoon for many. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday: A drier and brighter day on Friday with a few showers. Cloud and rain then returns for Saturda