So far as this part of the UK is concerned the current weather warning
has proved, again, to be unnecessarily alarmist.

Here, we experienced lower wind speeds and less rainfall than during the
event on the 30th November during which a maximum gust of 44mph occurred
and we experienced 62.2mm of rain.

The figures for this event, so far, are 39mph and 17mm.

The warning was, I believe, spot on in the SW. Just back after
repairing my Summer House door - ripped right off. Fruit cage also
dismantled, and plants in heavy terracotta pots blown over - thankfully
all superficial stuff. Off to check the neighbourhood in a minute.
Mighty relieved that we haven't dropped any roof tiles or lost a solar
panel!

19.0mm of rain since midnight. I am still amazed at the severity of the
squall associated with the passage of the Cold Front - anyone else get
new to 256mm/hr instantaneous rate?

Power still out in East Devon ~ Axminster way.

Regards,
Richard.

Dartington, South Hams