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Latest forecast for West England from BBC Points West
- Last updated11 hours ago
- Updated Monday to Friday only
Latest forecast for Somerset
Last updated 35 minutes agoToday
Remaining exceptionally hot and humid today, even hotter than the previous day for many. Winds will remain variable or light throughout the day.
Tonight
Temperatures will remain high and winds will be mostly light from the east overnight. This will make for another very warm and muggy night.
Thursday
Another exceptionally hot and humid day tomorrow with extensive sunshine and little to no cloud around. However, there will be a noticeable easterly breeze, especially in the afternoon.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday
Temperatures will take a small dip on Friday which will continue to see plenty of sunshine but also an added risk of the odd shower. A touch cooler again by Saturday which will see a mix of sunshine, isolated patchy cloud and the outside chance of a shower. Even cooler on Sunday with a greater chance of a few showers in between sunny spells. Widely dry and sunny by evening.
- Last updated35 minutes ago
Observations for Merryfield
- Humidity: 95%,
- Visibility: Moderate,
- Pressure: 1016 millibars, Steady,
Met Office warnings issued for Somerset
Amber warning of extreme heat
Amber - Likely
Active WarningStarted:00:00 BST Wednesday 24 JuneEnds:23:59 BST Thursday 25 JuneHot and humid weather is expected to continue through the middle of the week, with exceptionally warm temperatures both day and night. - Population-wide adverse health effects are likely to be experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to potential serious illness or danger to life - Substantial changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required - Failure of heat-sensitive systems and equipment is likely, with the probable loss of power and other essential services, such as water, electricity, gas or mobile phone services - Significantly more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to increased risk of water safety incidents - Delays on roads and road closures are possible, along with delays and cancellations to rail and air travel, with potential for significant welfare issues for those who experience even moderate delays
Issued:10:59 BST Sunday 21 JuneRed warning of extreme heat
Red - Expected
Starts:09:00 BST Wednesday 24 JuneEnds:21:00 BST Thursday 25 JuneAn exceptional spell of hot and humid weather is expected across this region, with impacts to the general population highly likely. - Population-wide adverse health effects experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to serious illness or danger to life - Substantial changes in working practices and daily routines will be required - High risk of failure of heat-sensitive systems and equipment, with the loss of power and other essential services, such as water, electricity, gas or mobile phone services - Significantly more people visiting coastal areas, lakes and rivers, leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents - Delays on roads and road closures, along with delays and cancellations to rail and air travel, with significant welfare issues for those who experience even moderate delays
Issued:10:30 BST Monday 22 June
How UK weather warnings work
Warnings are issued for rain, thunderstorms, wind, snow, lightning, ice, extreme heat and fog. These warnings are given a colour depending on a combination of both the impact of the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring.
Weather warnings key
Yellow - Possible
Potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel and activities
Amber - Likely
Increased potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel, risk to life and property
Red - Expected
Dangerous weather is expected, take action to keep yourself and others safe
