Exact time heavy rain will drench Somerset amid weather warning

Toby Codd

13 May 2024 at 2:53 am·2-min read

Somesert and parts of the West Country are set for a barrage of heavy rain today. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning which is in place from 8am until 11.59pm.

Forecasters expect the heavy rain to result in travel disruption and possible flooding. Bus and train services could be delayed and journey times may be longer due to spray and flooding.

According to the Met Office hour-by-hour outlook, the unsettled weather will hit Somerset from around 10am this morning. Initially there will be light rain, but the Devon-based forecasters give a 90 per cent chance of heavy rain from 12pm until 7pm - and then an 80 per cent from 7pm to 11pm.

The Met Office said: "Heavy rain is likely to bring some transport disruption and possible flooding in a few places." They have outlined what to expect during the warning:

Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible
Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer

Met Office 5-day forecast for the South West

Today: Turning unsettled from the west with heavy and persistent rain sweeping across much of the region during the morning accompanied by blustery winds. A little drier in parts of Cornwall by the afternoon though a risk of showers. Feeling cooler. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Tonight: Rain clearing eastwards, still heavy at times. Some clear spells developing with a risk of showers by dawn. These possibly heavy. Another mild night. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Tuesday: A day of sunny spells and showers on offer. Showers heavy and possibly thunder at times. Warm where you catch the sunshine, though feeling cooler than of late. Maximum temperature 17 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Unsettled with sunny spells and showers. Showers may be heavy and possibly thundery at times. Still warm where you catch the sunshine though feeling cooler than last week.