A YELLOW weather warning is in place for Somerset as heavy rains and strong winds persist across the South West.

The Met Office weather warning said: "A brief spell of heavy rain and strong winds could lead to difficult travel conditions, as the summer holiday season starts for some.

"Standing water and spray may make journeys longer, and could lead to minor surface water flooding.

"Winds could be sufficiently strong to cause some bridge restrictions, and bring down branches from trees.

"Conditions could also be hazardous for those engaged in outdoor activities."


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The Met Office forecast for today added: "Heavy and persistent rain will clear slowly to sunny spells this afternoon, with some rain lingering in the east.

"Heavy showers will however arrive from the west, with the risk of thunder. It will be windy, with coastal gales likely."

The maximum temperature is set to reach around 18C, before falling to a minimum of 12 °C overnight.

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Tomorrow's forecast said: "The heavy showers will continue through Saturday, with the risk of hail and thunder. It should become drier and brighter by the evening though."

The temperature is again set to peak at around 18C.