MID DEVON is set to get wet with heavy rain forecast for this afternoon.

In their South West summary, Met Office said: "Despite a dry start for many, it will turn increasingly cloudy through the morning, with some prolonged rainfall.

"The rain will persist through the afternoon, with some heavy outbreaks likely at times."

The maximum temperature is set to be 18C, before falling to 15C overnight.

Tomorrow's forecast siad: "Cloudy through much of the day with drizzle becoming confined to the hills by the afternoon.

"Most places will be dry by the evening, though it will feel muggy overnight."

The temperature is set to peak at around 20C.