Rain is the story across Newton Abbot and the surrounding area this Wednesday. The day starts with light rain in the morning, with temperatures near 9°C and a blustery wind from the west-north-west. It will feel more like 7°C in the breeze, so wrap up warm. The rain will be light, but it will be persistent, so expect to need an umbrella if you're out and about.
The afternoon brings a high of around 11°C, with light rain showers continuing. The wind will be at its strongest around lunchtime, with gusts up to 44mph possible. It will feel a little more comfortable than the morning, but it will still be chilly out there. The rain will be light, but it will be patchy, so you might find yourself going in and out of it.
As we move into the evening, temperatures will dip to around 8°C, with light rain showers continuing. The wind will ease slightly, but it will still be blustery. The rain will be light, but it will be persistent, so expect to need an umbrella if you're out and about. The UV index will be low, so sun protection won't be necessary.
Overnight, temperatures will drop to around 6°C, with heavy rain showers expected. The wind will ease further, but it will still be breezy. The rain will be heavy at times, so expect some disruption if you're out and about early on Thursday.