# Severe weather in the United Kingdom

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/severe-weather-in-the-united-kingdom
> Updated: 2026-10-26T10:06:13.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 3.

The United Kingdom experienced a period of intense weather characterized by heavy rain and strong winds. Initially, the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Devon and parts of southern England and Wales, forecasting west to northwesterly wind gusts of 50–60 mph, with potential speeds exceeding 70 mph in exposed coastal areas. The warning noted risks of flying debris, building damage, power cuts, and disruptions to transport services. Subsequent forecasts indicated continued heavy rain and blustery conditions across multiple regions. Specific areas including Abergavenny, Bude, and Aberystwyth were expected to face significant rainfall and wind gusts ranging from 47 mph to approximately 69 mph. Recent forecasts confirm that multiple regions continue to brace for heavy rain and high wind gusts. In Douglas, winds are expected to gust up to 56 mph alongside approximately 15mm of rain. In Devon, Ivybridge may see peak gusts of 59 mph, while Dartmouth faces gusts reaching 63 mph. Significant precipitation is also anticipated in Totnes, with potential rainfall of 31mm, and Liskeard, which expects 29.5mm. Other areas, including Bude, Williton, and Chew Magna, are also expecting high winds and heavy precipitation. Temperatures are expected to remain cool, generally between 8°C and 16°C, with wind chill factors making conditions feel colder. Updated forecasts indicate that conditions may intensify. In Douglas, overnight wind gusts could reach up to 74 mph. Other regions, including Ivybridge, Holsworthy, and Bude, are anticipating heavy rain with wind gusts between 40 and 56 mph. Okehampton is expected to receive approximately 35mm of rain, while Liskeard and Totnes continue to face significant precipitation levels. On October 26, the Met Office issued a new yellow weather warning for much of Devon, effective from 6pm Monday until 3am Tuesday.

## Claims

- Abergavenny will experience wind gusts up to 47 mph. (single source)
- Bude will see peak wind gusts of 69.3 mph. (single source)
- Aberystwyth will experience wind gusts of 56 mph. (single source)
- Aberystwyth may see up to 7.5mm of rainfall in the morning. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Devon

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Devon, UK, as strong winds and heavy rain threaten to cause travel delays, power cuts, and hazardous coastal conditions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/met-office-issues-yellow-weather-warning-for-devon

### 2026-10-23: United Kingdom weather: Heavy rain and strong winds forecast

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast across various UK regions, with some areas expecting gusts up to 74 mph and significant rainfall throughout the day.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-forecast-for-parts-of-the-uk

### 2026-10-19: Devon faces yellow wind warning for Friday

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Devon and southern England/Wales for Friday, with wind gusts of 50-70 mph and heavy rain expected to cause travel and property disruptions.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/devon-faces-yellow-wind-warning-for-friday

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