Residents in Torquay, Devon, are being told to prepare for a significant drop in temperatures this week as a sunny spell comes to an end on 23 March 2026. According to the Met Office, the settled conditions from the weekend are being replaced by colder air and stronger winds moving in from the northwest.
While Monday started with sunny skies and highs of 15°C, the weather is expected to change quickly. Heavy rain with a 90 per cent chance of occurring is forecast for Tuesday evening, marking the start of a more unstable period for the town.
Wednesday 25 March 2026 is expected to be the coldest day, with temperatures reaching a maximum of only 9°C. Strong wind gusts of up to 45mph will make the air feel much colder, with temperatures feeling more like 4°C during the day.
Overnight temperatures will fall towards freezing, and by Thursday morning, the wind chill could make it feel as cold as -1°C. Steve Willington, a chief forecaster, said that this shift to cooler weather is typical for this time of year.
The regional forecast for South West England also predicts blustery showers through the middle of the week. Some of these showers could turn wintry over higher ground as the cold air settles over the region.
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