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A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from tonight until tomorrow evening. (Image: Victoria Jones/PA)

‘Heavy, possibly thundery rain’ set to hit Somerset tonight, Met Office warns

The warning will be in place from tomorrow nigh (September 4)

The warning will be in place from tomorrow nigh (September 4)

Weather warning in place as ‘heavy showers’ could hit Somerset

A thunderstorm is set to hit the UK tomorrow with areas of Somerset to be affected.

A thunderstorm is set to hit the UK tomorrow with areas of Somerset to be affected.

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Met Office: Thunderstorm to hit Somerset this weekend

The storms list usually runs from early September until late August the following year.

The storms list usually runs from early September until late August the following year.

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Met Office reveals storm names for 2024/25 - from Ashley to Wren see full list

Milky way over a small Church near High Ham.

Milky way over a small Church near High Ham.

Photos: Northern Lights and Perseid meteor shower seen from Somerset

The Met Office has shared that parts of the UK will see temperatures reaching above 30C in a mini heatwave for parts of the region.

The Met Office has shared that parts of the UK will see temperatures reaching above 30C in a mini heatwave for parts of the region.

UK to get heatwave temperatures today as regions to reach more than 30C

Warning of thunderstorms to strike across parts of Devon and Somerset.

Warning of thunderstorms to strike across parts of Devon and Somerset.

Warning of thunderstorms to strike across parts of Devon and Somerset

The meteor shower is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky.

The meteor shower is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky.

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Stargazers can look forward to seeing the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this week

Somerset will enjoy highs of 27C next week.

Somerset will enjoy highs of 27C next week.

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Heat-health warning issued for Somerset as temperatures set to soar

Somerset houses have been told to 'check your tap' this summer.

Somerset houses have been told to 'check your tap' this summer.

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Somerset houses told to 'check your tap' this summer in risk of illness

The Met Office has shared that a heatwave is on the way.

The Met Office has shared that a heatwave is on the way.

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UK to finally get a summer as mini heatwave to scorch regions this weekend

A yellow warning for heavy rain is set to come into effect from 8am on Monday.

A yellow warning for heavy rain is set to come into effect from 8am on Monday.

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Heavy rain set to soak Somerset and Devon tomorrow as Met Office issues warning

Between 20mm and 25mm of rainfall is anticipated in Exmoor could see up to 70mm of rainfall, as the Met Office issue a yellow weather warning for 'heavy and persistent rainfall tonight.

Between 20mm and 25mm of rainfall is anticipated in Exmoor could see up to 70mm of rainfall, as the Met Office issue a yellow weather warning for 'heavy and persistent rainfall tonight.

Warning issued as Exmoor could see 'up to 70mm of rain' tonight

Yellow weather warning for rain issued for Somerset and Devon.

Yellow weather warning for rain issued for Somerset and Devon.

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Yellow weather warning for heavy rain for Somerset and Devon tonight

Sunset over Glastonbury Tor.

Sunset over Glastonbury Tor.

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival goers met with a scorching first day

Temperatures at Glastonbury Festival could reach up to 27 degrees.

Temperatures at Glastonbury Festival could reach up to 27 degrees.

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'Heat health alert' in effect for south west as temperatures set to soar this week

What is a Met Office heat health alert?

What is a Met Office heat health alert?

What is a Met Office heat health alert?

The first half of next week is expected to be a hot one with parts of the UK likely experiencing temperatures of 30C

The first half of next week is expected to be a hot one with parts of the UK likely experiencing temperatures of 30C

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'Majority of UK' to see heatwave and highest temperatures of 2024 next week

Weston-super-Mare's James Carter has shared his weather forecast for the famous festival.

Weston-super-Mare's James Carter has shared his weather forecast for the famous festival.

Glastonbury Festival

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Weatherman warns festival-goers of sun and thunderstorms for Glasto weekend

The Met Office said temperatures could reach as high as 24C in south-east England and 20C in Scotland by Friday.

The Met Office said temperatures could reach as high as 24C in south-east England and 20C in Scotland by Friday.

Temperatures to reach 24C as Met Office says 'summer-like' weather is on the way

Festival-goers will be hoping for sunshine rather than showers at Glastonbury 2024.

Festival-goers will be hoping for sunshine rather than showers at Glastonbury 2024.

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury: early weather forecasts as festival approaches

The Met Office said that grass pollen levels will begin to “rise to high” as a result of a spell of settled weather

The Met Office said that grass pollen levels will begin to “rise to high” as a result of a spell of settled weather

Hay fever 'pollen bomb' warning as Met Office says pollen levels will rise

Forecasters have predicted 30C temperatures and multiple heatwaves will hit the UK in June

Forecasters have predicted 30C temperatures and multiple heatwaves will hit the UK in June

Multiple heatwaves and temperatures of 30C forecast for June

Thunderstorms could cause disruption in the south west this afternoon.

Thunderstorms could cause disruption in the south west this afternoon.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain could strike Somerset today, Met Office warns

The maps shows the area covered by the new weather warning

The maps shows the area covered by the new weather warning

Showers and thunderstorms warning for Somerset and South West

Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP.

Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP.

National government

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Somerset MPs call for more support for farmers after flooding

A map showing the area covered by the weather warning

A map showing the area covered by the weather warning

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Nine-hour weather warning issued for Somerset

The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

Northern Lights

Forecasters say Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight

A map showing the area affected by the weather warning

A map showing the area affected by the weather warning

More thunderstorms expected in Somerset and South West

A warning is in place until 8pm tonight (May 16)

A warning is in place until 8pm tonight (May 16)

‘Scattered thunderstorms’ warning for Somerset and South West

Somerset and parts of Devon have been issued a thunderstorm warning. Pictured: Lightning over Bridgwater.

Somerset and parts of Devon have been issued a thunderstorm warning. Pictured: Lightning over Bridgwater.

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Disruption and flooding possible as thunderstorm warning issued for Somerset

A vehicle was rescued by the fire service in the Wellington area

A vehicle was rescued by the fire service in the Wellington area

Flood warnings in place across Somerset after overnight rainfall

The warning has been issued across the South West.

The warning has been issued across the South West.

South West braces for thunderstorms which could cause travel disruption

Poor harvests could increase the price of food and drink in the UK this year

Poor harvests could increase the price of food and drink in the UK this year

Wetter weather could push up the price of bread, beer and biscuits in the UK

People wade through flood water in Loughborough (Callum Parke/PA).

People wade through flood water in Loughborough (Callum Parke/PA).

James Heappey MP

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Flooded Somerset residents could claim up to £5,000 in government grants

Flooding in the village of Croscombe is a common occurrence for residents.

Flooding in the village of Croscombe is a common occurrence for residents.

Local government

Flood damaged homes and business in Somerset can now claim up to £5,000 from UK Gov

An area of the caravan park flooded last week

An area of the caravan park flooded last week

Caravan park’s area to re-open to holidaymakers after flooding

The warning will be in place until 10 pm tonight (Monday, April 15)

The warning will be in place until 10 pm tonight (Monday, April 15)

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Weather warning in place as strong winds could cause disruption in Somerset

Watchet Harbour pictured during high tides this week.

Watchet Harbour pictured during high tides this week.

Pictures: High tides and strong winds seen across Somerset this week

A photo taken at the caravan park this morning

A photo taken at the caravan park this morning

Holidaymakers ‘successfully moved’ after flooding at caravan park

The caravan park was hit by flooding

The caravan park was hit by flooding

Somerset caravan park hit by flooding after recent heavy rain and high tides

A photo taken at Blue Anchor today

A photo taken at Blue Anchor today

Flood warning in place for Somerset coast as strong winds hit the county

Met Office map shows the area covered by the yellow weather warning for wind.

Met Office map shows the area covered by the yellow weather warning for wind.

Strong winds and large waves could hit parts of Somerset under fresh weather warning

A map from the Met Office showing the area covered by the weather warning

A map from the Met Office showing the area covered by the weather warning

‘Strong winds and large coastal waves’ expected in the South West

Will we get to see earth's greatest spectacle?

Will we get to see earth's greatest spectacle?

When was the last solar eclipse in the UK and is it safe to look at?

Several flood alerts have been issued across Somerset. (Pictured: River Tone in Taunton.)

Several flood alerts have been issued across Somerset. (Pictured: River Tone in Taunton.)

Several flood alerts issued across Somerset following Met Office weather warning

Adverse weather conditions are causing disruption across the south west today.

Adverse weather conditions are causing disruption across the south west today.

RECAP: Weather causing 'hazardous conditions' across Somerset

A thick covering of snow on Exmoor on Wednesday, March 27.

A thick covering of snow on Exmoor on Wednesday, March 27.

Pictures: Blanket of snow covers parts of Somerset for second time this year

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued across Somerset and Devon.

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued across Somerset and Devon.

Weather warning issued ahead of potential 'hazardous conditions' in Somerset & Devon

Homes in Shepton Mallet and Croscombe were flooded in October 2020

Homes in Shepton Mallet and Croscombe were flooded in October 2020

Local government

Report into flooding of 26 homes following torrential downpours

Several flood alerts have been issued across Somerset.

Several flood alerts have been issued across Somerset.

Flooding possible near Taunton as several flood alerts issued across Somerset

Exmoor looked like a fantasyland due to the snow.

Exmoor looked like a fantasyland due to the snow.

Snowy Somerset: The best photos from this weekend's snow across the county

A photo taken today by Somerset Council

A photo taken today by Somerset Council

Emergency road closure gates close after floods

Bakers Lane in Chilcompton

Bakers Lane in Chilcompton

Driver hits home as areas of Somerset hit with snow