Bridgwater (Somerset) weather

Headline:

Largely dry with some bright spells. Rain arriving later.

Today:

Largely dry with bright or sunny spells, especially in the east once any fog patches clear. The odd shower possible but turning cloudier in the far west with outbreaks of rain arriving by the afternoon. Freshening southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Tonight:

Some late evening sunny spells but becoming more unsettled from the west with a band of rain, turning heavy at times, moving eastwards overnight. Staying rather mild. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Saturday:

A murky start with outbreaks of rain at times, easing through the morning. The occasional brighter break may develop through the afternoon with the odd shower. Light winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Higher pressure becoming more dominant bringing plenty of fine and settled weather once any fog clears. Temperatures rising this weekend and into next week to above average. Breezy at times.

Widely fine and dry across the majority of the UK for the first couple of days of this forecast period. Clear or sunny spells are likely across most regions, although the north and northwest of Scotland and Northern Ireland could be cloudier with a little light rain or drizzle at times. Into early May, it will probably begin to turn more changeable, with dry, settled periods interspersed with some spells of unsettled weather. This will bring some showers or longer spells of rain at times, which could be heavy and thundery in places. Temperatures are likely to be widely above average to begin with, but will probably fall nearer normal as we move into early May.

Fairly typical spring weather is expected during the middle of May. Periods of fine and dry weather are likely to be interspersed with spells of wetter, more unsettled weather, with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures will most likely be near normal or slightly above.