Heavy rain is the story across Crediton and the surrounding area this Saturday. The day starts with a low of around 9°C, and the rain will be heavy through the morning, with temperatures struggling to reach 11°C. It will feel more like 9°C in the breeze, which will be blustery from the south-south-west. The rain will be persistent, with 4mm expected to fall by midday.
The afternoon will see temperatures rise to a high of around 15°C, but it will still feel chilly at 12°C in the wind. The rain will continue to fall heavily, with 13mm expected by the evening. The wind will be at its strongest between 7pm and 8pm, with gusts reaching 48mph. It will be a miserable day to be out and about, so make sure to wrap up warm and carry an umbrella if you must venture out.
As evening falls, temperatures will dip to around 11°C, but it will still feel like 9°C in the wind. The rain will ease slightly, with 7mm expected to fall by midnight. The wind will remain blustery, making it feel colder than the temperature suggests. Overnight, the rain will turn to light showers, with just 0.2mm expected to fall by morning. Temperatures will drop to a low of around 10°C, but it will feel like 8°C in the wind. The wind will ease slightly overnight, but it will still be breezy.
The UV index will be low today, so sun protection is not necessary. However, the wind chill will make it feel colder than the temperature suggests, so make sure to wrap up warm if you are out and about. The rain will be heavy throughout the day, so it is advisable to carry an umbrella if you must venture out. The wind will be at its strongest in the evening, so take care if you are out and about during this time.