IT will be a cloudy start to the day for Somerset with outbreaks of rain expected throughout the day. 

In their South West summary, the Met Office, said: "Most of the region will see cloudier skies today.

"There is a risk of some showers, especially towards northeastern counties such as Somerset and Gloucestershire.

"Some of the showers could be heavy or thundery." 

Temperatures will reach a high of 20 degrees before falling to 13 degrees overnight.

Medium UV levels will be experienced throughout the day. 

Tonight it will remain cloudy throughout the evening and there is a risk some heavy and thundery showers could continue into the early hours of the morning.