TAUNTON is set to avoid the rain for the next two days, with cloudy and overcast conditions forecast.

In their south west summary, Met Office said: "It will be a mostly cloudy day with a few patches of rain and drizzle at times.

"Into the afternoon some cloud breaks may develop, allowing for some brighter spells. Temperatures will once again be mild."

The maximum temperature is due to reach around 14°C, before falling to a minimum temperature of 10°C overnight.

In the forecast for tomorrow it said: "Another cloudy day on Wednesday with outbreaks of drizzle but becoming mostly dry with the odd brighter spell later."

The temperature is due to peak at 13°C.

In travel news, there has been an accident on the M5 near Junction 25. One lane is closed and traffic is slow due to the accident.

For a more on the M5 accident, click here.

To see County Gazette's detailed traffic map, click here.