Taunton - Weather warnings issued

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Forecast - Taunton

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:48Sunset18:04
UVLowPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:50Sunset18:02
UVLowPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:52Sunset17:00
UVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:54Sunset16:58
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:55Sunset16:56
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:57Sunset16:55
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:59Sunset16:53
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:01Sunset16:51
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:02Sunset16:49
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:04Sunset16:47
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:06Sunset16:46
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:07Sunset16:44
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:09Sunset16:42
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:11Sunset16:40
UVLow

Hour by hour forecast

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:48Sunset18:04
UVLowPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:50Sunset18:02
UVLowPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:52Sunset17:00
UVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:54Sunset16:58
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:55Sunset16:56
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:57Sunset16:55
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:59Sunset16:53
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:01Sunset16:51
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:02Sunset16:49
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:04Sunset16:47
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:06Sunset16:46
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:07Sunset16:44
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:09Sunset16:42
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:11Sunset16:40
UVLow
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Latest forecast for Somerset

Last updated 40 minutes ago

Today

This afternoon will remain windy as Storm Austen moves away to the east. It will be cloudy with spells of rain for a time but rain will start to ease through the evening as cloud breaks up.

Tonight

Tonight will see cloud receding eastwards, with skies turning largely clear for a time. However, it will cloud over again from the west towards dawn.

Saturday

After a dry start, tomorrow morning will become overcast with spells of light rain edging in from the west. Rain becoming widespread and occasionally heavy during the afternoon. A windy day.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday

Sunday will start windy but winds will gradually ease through the day. There will be lengthy sunny spells and one or two showers drifting in from the west. Monday will be a cloudy and wet day with a band of rain moving in during the morning. Rain turning patchier later on. Breezy and milder. Another windy day on Tuesday with showery rain. Clearing skies in the evening.

Observations for Merryfield

Observed at, 12:00 BST Friday 23 October
Light Rain
  • Humidity: 83%,
  • Visibility: Very Good,
  • Pressure: 999 millibars, Rising,
Observation station: Merryfield (50.967° North, 2.933° West)

Met Office warnings issued for Somerset

  • Yellow warning of wind

    Yellow

    Active Warning
    Started:22:00 BST Thursday 22 October
    Ends:17:00 BST Friday 23 October

    Storm Austen bringing a spell of strong winds with transport disruption likely and possible damaging winds in some areas. - Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible - Some roads and bridges may close - Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage - Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen - Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible - Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

    Issued:11:04 BST Monday 19 October
    • Met Office Weather Warning/s, British Crown 2026

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Potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel and activities

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Increased potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel, risk to life and property

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Dangerous weather is expected, take action to keep yourself and others safe

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