The bulk of the weekend rain has passed but this morning we can expect a bit of a battering from the wind instead.

There's a yellow weather warning in place for strong winds, mainly affecting Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.

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That should calm down a bit later, however it will breezy enough for it to still feel quite cold and we haven't seen the last of that rain yet so expect showers.

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Firefighters have been at the scene since Monday and smoke is still rising from the recycling plant.

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Up to an inch (2.5cm) fell in Clee Hill and there were wintry flurries in the Stretton hills.

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The forecast for today is light cloud and some sunshine, with temperatures not rising much above 11C (52F).

And we can expect more of the same tomorrow too.

You can get a full forecast from the BBC Weather section of our website.

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Firefighters have been battling the flames at an abandoned recycling plant since Monday.

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It's going to be another cool day, with temperatures up to around 11C (52F) and it will be cloudy too, but we could see some clear skies and sunshine too.

Tonight, temperatures could drop to around 2C (37F).

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Residents living near a landfill site say their physical and mental health is suffering.

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Firefighters expect to be at the scene of the blaze for more than a week.

A total of six schools have now been closed following a fire at a recycling plant.

It comes two days after a fire at the Greenway Polymers sent smoke into the air.

Telford & Wrekin Council said remote learning is being provided for pupils at Shortwood Primary School, The Linden Centre, Meadows Primary School, Newdale Primary School, Lawley Primary School and Lawley Village Academy.

Puddleducks nursery is also closed.

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Public Health England has advised people in the area to contact NHS 111 if they suffer any symptoms caused by the smoke, which can irritate airways, skin and eyes and cause coughing, wheezing breathlessness and chest pain.

Chemicals in smoke can also worsen health problems like asthma and heart conditions so people should carry their medication, it said.

Four schools in Telford remain closed today following a fire at the Greenway Polymers.

The fire, which broke out at midday on Monday, sent plumes of black smoke into the air.

Meadows Primary, Newdale Primary, Lawley Primary and The Linden Centre in the town have all remained closed to pupils today, due to ongoing concerns about the smoke.

A lane of the M54 eastbound will also remain closed.

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Residents are still being asked to keep windows and doors closed.

Firefighters say they expect to be at the scene for the next seven to 10 days.

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It's forecast to be overcast and cool this morning, with temperatures around 11C (52F) and this afternoon we are expecting some light rain showers.

They are likely to continue overnight and in to tomorrow.

You can get a full forecast on the BBC Weather page.

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Crews expect to be at the scene for at least two days, the fire service says.

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It will be dry today and any patches of cloud should clear as the day goes on, leaving plenty of sunshine. High: 13C (55F).

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It should be sunny this evening before a dry night which will see the skies turning cloudy with the chance of an outbreak of rain by dawn. Low: 5C (41F).

You can stay up-to-date with the latest forecast for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.

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