Wind and ice warnings issued for Exeter
Yellow weather warnings of wind and ice are in place in Exeter tomorrow, with gusts due to reach speeds of up to 47mph and sleet showers forecast.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of ice between 3am and midday on Tuesday, and a yellow warning of wind from 9am until 6pm.
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Ice and strong winds are forecast in Exeter over the coming days
Surfaces will remain wet after continued showers of rain, sleet and snow, allowing ice to form, the Met Office says.
The ice warning urges the public to be aware of widespread icy stretches on untreated roads and pavements, and to take extra care when walking, cycling or driving in affected areas.
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Journeys through affected areas may take longer than usual, but road networks should be open.
The wind warning calls on the public to be aware of debris being blown around by strong gusts, and says some branches or trees could be brought down.
There may be localised travel disruption, and localised problems for high-sided vehicles on prone routes.
Drive with care, especially on exposed routes, the Met Office says.
Heavy showers are forecast overnight in Exeter on Monday, turning to sleet by around 6am on Tuesday.
Temperatures could feel as low as -4C amid strong wind gusts.
Light showers are forecast on Tuesday evening, but a largely dry and cloudy Wednesday should follow. Wind gusts could reach speeds of up to 39mph.
Thursday is set to be cloudy but considerably warmer, with temperatures feeling as high as 3C. Further light showers are on the cards on Thursday evening, but Friday should be dry and cloudy with sunny intervals.
Wind gusts on both Thursday and Friday will have largely subsided, the Met Office says.
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