Heavy rain is the story across Okehampton and the surrounding moorland this Friday. The day starts with a heavy downpour, and while it will ease off into the afternoon, it will remain cloudy and blustery. The rain will return in the evening, but as light showers. The wind will be strong, with gusts reaching 56.5 mph in the morning.
The morning will see temperatures near 10°C, with heavy rain falling steadily. The wind will be strong, blowing in from the west-north-west, making it feel more like 8°C. It will be a good day to stay indoors, as the rain is set to be heavy and persistent. The rain will ease off into the afternoon, with temperatures reaching a high of around 10°C. The wind will remain strong, but it will be cloudy rather than rainy.
The evening will see temperatures near 10°C, with light rain showers possible. The wind will ease slightly, but it will still be blustery. Overnight, temperatures will dip to around 9°C, with a chance of light rain showers. The wind will be calmer, but it will still be breezy. The UV index will be low, so sun protection is not a concern.
The rain is expected to total 10.8 mm over the course of the day, with the heaviest falls in the morning. The wind will be strong throughout the day, with gusts reaching 56.5 mph in the morning. The wind will blow in from the west-north-west, making it feel colder than the actual temperature.