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Forecast - Taunton

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:56Sunset18:40
PollenModerateUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:54Sunset18:41
PollenModerateUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:51Sunset18:43
PollenModerateUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:49Sunset19:45
PollenModerateUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:47Sunset19:46
PollenModerateUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:45Sunset19:48
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:43Sunset19:50
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:40Sunset19:51
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:38Sunset19:53
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:36Sunset19:54
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:34Sunset19:56
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:31Sunset19:58
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:29Sunset19:59
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:27Sunset20:01
UVModerate

Hour by hour forecast

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:56Sunset18:40
PollenModerateUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:54Sunset18:41
PollenModerateUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:51Sunset18:43
PollenModerateUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:49Sunset19:45
PollenModerateUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:47Sunset19:46
PollenModerateUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:45Sunset19:48
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:43Sunset19:50
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:40Sunset19:51
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:38Sunset19:53
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:36Sunset19:54
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:34Sunset19:56
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:31Sunset19:58
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:29Sunset19:59
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:27Sunset20:01
UVModerate
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Latest forecast for Somerset

Last updated 8 minutes ago

Tonight

Tonight will become drier with clear spells early. However, cloud and showers, heavy in places, will move in from the south later. The risk of severe gales early on but winds ease somewhat later on.

Friday

Tomorrow will be breezy with a mix of variable cloud, sunny spells, and scattered showers, these locally heavy and possibly thundery with some hail. A milder day.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday

Partly cloudy skies and the chance of a few scattered showers on Saturday; mainly in the afternoon, and again with the risk of thunder. Overnight into Sunday morning, an areas of persistent rain may move in from the south, this clearing to showers later. Showers or longer spells of rain may develop on Monday, these drifting north-eastwards to leave some late sunshine. Breezy.

Observations - Yeovilton

Observed at 15:00,

Thursday 28 March

10° C50° F
Wind speed26 Miles per hour42 Kilometres per hourSoutherly
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Visibility: Very Good
  • Pressure: 971mb, Falling
Observation Station: Yeovilton (Lat: 51.0167 Long: -2.6333)

Met Office warnings issued for Somerset

  1. Yellow warning of wind

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 07:00 GMT on Thu 28 March

    Ends: 23:59 GMT on Thu 28 March

    Strong winds may lead to hazardous conditions and bring some disruption. - There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected - There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close - There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage - There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

    Issued at: 09:43 GMT on Wed 27 March

About the Met Office Weather Warnings

The Met Office issues weather warnings when severe weather has the potential to impact the UK.

The Met Office issues warnings 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 the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring.

For more information, see the Met Office Weather Warnings Guide.

Weather Warnings Key

Red

Extreme weather is expected. Red means you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the weather. Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely. You must avoid dangerous areas and follow the advice of the emergency services and local authorities.

Amber

There is an increased likelihood of bad weather affecting you, which could potentially disrupt your plans and possibly cause travel delays, road and rail closures, interruption to power and the potential risk to life and property. Amber means you need to be prepared to change your plans and protect you, your family and community from the impacts of the severe weather based on the forecast from the Met Office.

Yellow

Severe weather is possible over the next few days and could affect you. Yellow means that you should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of your day to day activities. The Met Office is monitoring the developing weather situation and Yellow means keep an eye on the latest forecast and be aware that the weather may change or worsen, leading to disruption of your plans in the next few days.

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