Taunton weather forecast: Sunshine and soaring temperatures

Temperatures are expected to climb as high as 32°C in Taunton this weekend <i>(Image: Stock)</i>
Temperatures are expected to climb as high as 32°C in Taunton this weekend (Image: Stock)
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A hot and sunny weekend has been forecast by the Met Office for Taunton.

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

The sun is expected to shine every day from Thursday, July 9, to Monday, July 13, and will continue into the early parts of next week.

Temperatures on Thursday, July 9, will hit a high of 30°C and a low of 16°C, with maximum wind gusts predicted at 17mph.

On Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 10, temperatures are expected to peak at 32°C, falling to 17°C on Friday and 16°C on Saturday.

Wind gusts on Friday will hit 19mph, climbing to 23mph on Saturday.

Sunday, July 12, will see maximum temperatures drop slightly, with a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C forecast, along with winds of 27mph.

The minimum temperature will remain consistent on Monday, July 13, with a high of 29°C predicted.

Winds will reach up to 29mph.

Very high UV levels have been forecast until Sunday, when they will drop to high, with very high pollen levels predicted until Saturday.

Moderate pollution levels are also expected on Friday .

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