FORECASTERS are warning of a mix of sunshine and showers across Somerset as we head into the weekend.

The Met Office says temperatures could reach 17C, with the possibility of heavy showers.

"A mix of sunshine and showers across Southwest England today," a forecaster said.

"Some of the showers may be heavy with the risk of hail and thunder at first, but there will be fewer showers this afternoon with most places becoming dry."

Tonight wouldbe mainly dry, he added, with clear spells this evening.

"However, further showers will develop overnight with further more persistent rain, some heavy later," he added.

Saturday would see rain at first, with some heavy and thundery bursts possible, clearing to sunny spells and occasional showers.