Taunton - Weather warnings issued

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Forecast - Taunton

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:47Sunset18:06
UVLowPollutionLow

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
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:02Sunset16:49
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:04Sunset16:47
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:06Sunset16:46
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:07Sunset16:44
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:09Sunset16:42
UVModerate

Hour by hour forecast

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:47Sunset18:06
UVLowPollutionLow

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
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:02Sunset16:49
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:04Sunset16:47
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:06Sunset16:46
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:07Sunset16:44
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:09Sunset16:42
UVModerate
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Latest forecast for Somerset

Last updated 27 minutes ago

Today

Today will be windy as Storm Austen moves to the south. It will be a cloudy day with spells of rain, falling heavy at times. Rain and cloud will clear gradually by the evening.

Tonight

Tonight will see cloud clearing east, turning largely clear for a time before it will cloud over again from the west later in the night.

Saturday

Tomorrow will start cloudy with spells of light rain, before outbreaks of heavy rain will move in from the west. Rain will become patchier in the afternoon before clears eastward later on. A windy day

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday

Sunday will remain wind but winds will gradually ease in a day with plenty of sunshine and just a few areas of cloud moving in from the west at times. Monday will be a cloudy and wet day with a band of persistent rain moving in in the morning and afternoon, clearing eastward later on. Breezy and warmer. Tuesday could be another windy day with a band of rain moving in.

Observations for Merryfield

Observed at, 04:00 BST Friday 23 October
Light Rain
  • Humidity: 94%,
  • Visibility: Good,
  • Pressure: 985 millibars, Falling,
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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Dangerous weather is expected, take action to keep yourself and others safe

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