Wincanton (Somerset) weather

Headline:

Settled on Friday, but a change over the weekend.

Today:

A brighter start for many with variable cloud and sunny spells through the day, especially out to the west. A few showers possible along the south coast. Maximum temperature 17 °C.

Tonight:

Remaining mostly cloudy overnight. Occasional clear spells developing allowing temperatures to fall across the Moors. Turning breezier in the far southwest by dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Saturday:

Dry, but generally cloudy to start on Saturday, though some brighter spells are possible. Turning increasingly windy as rain arrives in the west later. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

A damp start on Sunday as rain continues to clear eastwards, with some brighter spells possible later as winds slowly ease. Sunshine and blustery showers on Monday and Tuesday.

The unsettled weather looks to continue, with areas of low pressure running in from the west or southwest. This means further spells of rain or showers, possibly accompanied by strong winds at times, with one particular watch point for this in the first couple of days of this period. That said, some drier interludes are still probable, though the duration of these much shorter than the predominantly dry spell at present. Temperatures probably near normal overall, but day-to-day values high dependent on the track of any lows. Later in the period, there may be a transition to a slightly cooler and more showery northwesterly regime, as high pressure builds over the Atlantic and low pressure becomes centred to the east of the UK.

A showery northwesterly regime should give way to a generally changeable and at times unsettled period as we move into early November, as low pressure systems over the Atlantic track towards the UK. Given this setup, the wettest conditions are most likely in the west, and strong winds could feature at times too. There are just hints that a drier interlude may unfurl across more southern areas towards mid-month, which could increase the incidence of overnight fog.