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Taunton is set for a relatively cloudy forecast for the rest of the week

Cloudy weather forecast by Met Office for Taunton

A sunny but cold weekend is in store for Taunton

A sunny but cold weekend is in store for Taunton

Taunton forecast: Sunny but cool weekend with temperatures peaking at 12°C

Knowing who is responsible for any storm damage to a garden fence is key information

Knowing who is responsible for any storm damage to a garden fence is key information

Homes and interiors

Who is responsible for repairing a damaged garden fence after a storm in the UK?

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Friday, October 23, with wind speeds in Taunton expected to hit 54mph

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Friday, October 23, with wind speeds in Taunton expected to hit 54mph

Taunton set for blustery conditions as yellow wind warning issued

The Glastonbury and Somerton MP has raised concerns about the impact of the extreme weather on farmers and rural communities.

The Glastonbury and Somerton MP has raised concerns about the impact of the extreme weather on farmers and rural communities.

Somerset MP calls for urgent action for farmers amid 'severe drought'

Photos of strong winds blowing water for illustrative purposes ONLY.

Photos of strong winds blowing water for illustrative purposes ONLY.

Somerset to be hit by first storm of the season with winds of up to 60MPH

The Met Office have warned Somerset residents to secure any loose items in their home and gardens, prepare for potential power cuts and take extra precautions if visiting the coast.

The Met Office have warned Somerset residents to secure any loose items in their home and gardens, prepare for potential power cuts and take extra precautions if visiting the coast.

Somerset braced for potentially 'damaging' weather as Met Office issue warning

Taunton residents can expect sun but cold temperatures this weekend

Taunton residents can expect sun but cold temperatures this weekend

Sunny weekend to turn cold in Taunton with temperatures dropping to 5°C

The low levels follow a summer of prolonged hot and dry weather, which has affected water resources, agriculture and wildlife across many parts of the UK.

The low levels follow a summer of prolonged hot and dry weather, which has affected water resources, agriculture and wildlife across many parts of the UK.

Severe drought declared in Somerset as key reservoir running near empty

Taunton is set for a mix of weather conditions for the rest of the week

Taunton is set for a mix of weather conditions for the rest of the week

Taunton weather set for sunny intervals, rain and cloud into next week

Taunton is set for a weekend of dry weather, according to the Met Office.

Taunton is set for a weekend of dry weather, according to the Met Office.

Met Office predicts dry weather forecast for Taunton

The historic bridge has been under the water for half a century

The historic bridge has been under the water for half a century

Drought-hit Somerset reservoir reveals bridge hidden for 50 years

The River Tone in Taunton, looking upstream from Town Bridge

The River Tone in Taunton, looking upstream from Town Bridge

15 ways Somerset flooding will be tackled using £50m by October 2028

Taunton is set for a weekend of dry weather

Taunton is set for a weekend of dry weather

Met Office predicts dry weather forecast for Taunton

Taunton is set for cloudy spells over the weekend

Taunton is set for cloudy spells over the weekend

Taunton weather: Mixed weekend forecast issued by Met Office

A sunny Weston-super-Mare Beach during the May heatwave this year.

A sunny Weston-super-Mare Beach during the May heatwave this year.

Met Office forecasts September heatwave as Somerset temperatures set to hit 29C

Sunny and cloudy intervals have been forecast by the Met Office in Taunton this weekend

Sunny and cloudy intervals have been forecast by the Met Office in Taunton this weekend

Taunton forecast predicts sunny intervals and cloud over the weekend

Government responds to concerns El Nino will lead to food security issues in UK

Sunny and cloudy skies have been forecast across Taunton this weekend

Sunny and cloudy skies have been forecast across Taunton this weekend

Taunton set for weekend sun and cloud in latest Met Office forecast

There are spells of rain in store for Taunton residents during the Bank Holiday weekend

There are spells of rain in store for Taunton residents during the Bank Holiday weekend

Met Office predicts rain in Taunton over Bank Holiday weekend

View of Clatworthy Reservoir from the dam

View of Clatworthy Reservoir from the dam

Exmoor National Park

No plans for major upgrade of key Somerset reservoir near Exmoor National Park

Green Focus: We cannot underestimate the importance of water

Aerial view of Holnicote Estate in Somerset, showing how wetland management has helped protect the surrounding habitat.

Aerial view of Holnicote Estate in Somerset, showing how wetland management has helped protect the surrounding habitat.

Pioneering Somerset project has protected landscape from drought

Although the working week is expected to finish with some rain, the Met Office has forecast a dry weekend for Taunton

Although the working week is expected to finish with some rain, the Met Office has forecast a dry weekend for Taunton

Met Office predicts weather to improve across weekend in Taunton

Phil was recently

Phil was recently

Phil Hill column: How the heat has brought out the worst in people

Somerset households have been issued an update on the current hosepipe ban amid wet weather.

Somerset households have been issued an update on the current hosepipe ban amid wet weather.

Somerset households issued hosepipe ban update as rain finally arrives

Mr Amos has called for a 'Cool Rule' to make cooling measures such as air conditioning or reversible heat pumps a legal requirement in new housing

Mr Amos has called for a 'Cool Rule' to make cooling measures such as air conditioning or reversible heat pumps a legal requirement in new housing

Somerset MP calls for air conditioning as a legal requirement in new homes

Steam services have been suspended on the West Somerset Railway due to dry weather conditions

Steam services have been suspended on the West Somerset Railway due to dry weather conditions

West Somerset Railway

Why steam trains have disappeared from this iconic Somerset railway

The first hosepipe ban in Somerset in 50 years will come into force this week.

The first hosepipe ban in Somerset in 50 years will come into force this week.

All the rules and exemptions as Somerset hosepipe ban announced

Wimbleball Reservoir in Somerset, pictured in 2022, is now operating at

Wimbleball Reservoir in Somerset, pictured in 2022, is now operating at

Wessex Water announces first hosepipe ban in Somerset for 50 years

Whitelake River with Glastonbury Tor in the distance

Whitelake River with Glastonbury Tor in the distance

Efforts to combat drought and flooding in rural Somerset ramped up

Rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for parts of the UK just days after the latest heatwave

Rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for parts of the UK just days after the latest heatwave

Rain and thunderstorms forecast for UK as weather cools after fifth heatwave

Andy Burnham has asked that people think about how they dispose of their cigarette butts to avoid starting wildfires

Andy Burnham has asked that people think about how they dispose of their cigarette butts to avoid starting wildfires

Andy Burnham warns all smokers as disposable barbecue ban comes into effect

A grass fire in Bristol during 2025

A grass fire in Bristol during 2025

Avon Fire and Rescue Service

Strong smell of smoke spreads across parts of Somerset as residents urged to act

Taunton residents will experience a high of 33°C this week

Taunton residents will experience a high of 33°C this week

Met Office forecasts sunshine to continue in Taunton this weekend

Temperatures across Somerset, including in Weston-super-Mare (pictured) are set to soar with a fresh amber heat health alert issued

Temperatures across Somerset, including in Weston-super-Mare (pictured) are set to soar with a fresh amber heat health alert issued

Amber heat health alert in force as Somerset temperatures to soar again

The outlines of former Dutch-style gardens have emerged at The Bishop's Palace in Wells

The outlines of former Dutch-style gardens have emerged at The Bishop's Palace in Wells

Bishop's Palace

Hidden 18th-century feature uncovered at well-known Somerset landmark

Green Focus: Wildfires in Europe prove the climate crisis is evident

Wimbleball Lake, pictured here in 2022, is now classed as

Wimbleball Lake, pictured here in 2022, is now classed as

Hosepipe ban could be extended to rest of Somerset if action not taken

Clinton Rogers column: Somerset can no longer take water for granted

Highs of 26°C are expected for three consecutive days in Taunton this weekend

Highs of 26°C are expected for three consecutive days in Taunton this weekend

Met Office predicts sun to shine across Taunton all weekend again

A farmer captured an 'amazing' rare waterspout on film over the Bristol channel.

A farmer captured an 'amazing' rare waterspout on film over the Bristol channel.

'Look at that!' - Super-rare weather event caught off Somerset coast

The bizarre sight was caught in on camera high above houses.

The bizarre sight was caught in on camera high above houses.

Rare weather phenomenon 'like a Hollywood disaster film' spotted over Somerset

The baby hedgehogs were being cares for at the wildlife centre near Taunton.

The baby hedgehogs were being cares for at the wildlife centre near Taunton.

Somerset hedgehogs in distress as wildlife centres warn of 'maximum capacity'

Emilia Harding jumps in the pool at Wiveliscombe swimming pool.

Emilia Harding jumps in the pool at Wiveliscombe swimming pool.

How the 2006 record-breaking heatwave affected Somerset

The sun and hot weather will continue in Taunton this weekend

The sun and hot weather will continue in Taunton this weekend

Full Met Office weather forecast for Taunton this weekend

Two-thirds of the fires tackled this month have been outdoors, with the hot, dry weather increasing fire risks.

Two-thirds of the fires tackled this month have been outdoors, with the hot, dry weather increasing fire risks.

Somerset firefighters endure 'busiest month ever' amid summer heatwave

Low water levels at Lindley Reservoir near Otley in West Yorkshire (Richard McCarthy/PA)

Low water levels at Lindley Reservoir near Otley in West Yorkshire (Richard McCarthy/PA)

Somerset is officially in drought, Environment Agency confirms

The rail operator say

The rail operator say

Key Somerset train routes reduced 'indefinitely' due to heatwave

Somerset is among several areas where councils failed to activate the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol during the record-breaking heatwave in late May

Somerset is among several areas where councils failed to activate the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol during the record-breaking heatwave in late May

Somerset rough sleepers face uneven heatwave support, report finds

Hosepipe bans are considered to be unlikely in Somerset in the coming weeks

Hosepipe bans are considered to be unlikely in Somerset in the coming weeks

Why hosepipe bans are unlikely in Somerset despite ongoing dry spell

Emelia Harding takes the plunge at Wiveliscombe swimming pool

Emelia Harding takes the plunge at Wiveliscombe swimming pool

Looking Back: When a heatwave hit Somerset 20 years ago

WImbleball Lake, Somerset, pictured in 2022 during a dry spell.

WImbleball Lake, Somerset, pictured in 2022 during a dry spell.

Met Office rain forecast for Somerset as county's water levels 'exceptionally low'

Wimbleball Lake in Somerset, pictured during a dry spell in 2022, is currently listed as having

Wimbleball Lake in Somerset, pictured during a dry spell in 2022, is currently listed as having

New Somerset weather warning issued after 'less than 1 per cent of rainfall' in July