Light rain to end hot spell in Taunton this weekend

Taunton residents can expect rainy spells to bring an end to May this weekend <i>(Image: Tim Porteus)</i>
Taunton residents can expect rainy spells to bring an end to May this weekend (Image: Tim Porteus)
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The Met Office has predicted showery spells to bring an end to the hot spell in Taunton this weekend.

The full forecast, subject to change, is available at metoffice.gov.uk.

Thursday, May 28, will start off sunny before clouding over by lunchtime.

Expect maximum gusts of 21mph, with a high of 28°C and a low of 12°C.

Friday, May 29, will bring sunny intervals before changing to cloudy by late morning, with winds reaching up to 22mph.

Temperatures will hit a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C.

Saturday, May 30, will start sunny but will become cloudy by early evening.

Expect a peak gust of 22mph again, with temperatures between 23°C and 14°C.

Sunday, May 31, will see light rain marking the morning, but it will change to an overcast sky by lunchtime.

Gusts could reach up to 25mph, with the mercury ranging between 21°C and 14°C.

Finally, Monday, June 1, will have light rain changing to cloudy skies by night, and gusts climbing to a maximum of 28mph.

Temperatures will be between 21°C and 13°C.

High UV levels are expected all weekend, except for moderate levels on Thursday and Monday.

Pollen levels will also be high, dropping to moderate on Sunday.

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