CHARD and Ilminster are set to get wet today as light rain and showers persist until the early evening.

The South West summary from the Met Office said: "Heavy and thundery showers during the morning will gradually ease by early afternoon, with most places then becoming largely dry and bright, with sunny spells. Feeling cool in a strong northwesterly breeze."

The temperature is set to peak at around 16°C.

Tomorrow the weather is set to improve, with Met Office forecast saying: "After a chilly and bright start to the day, cloud and outbreaks of rain will spread southeastwards during the morning. Brighter with isolated showers later."

The maximum temperature for tomorrow is predicted to rise to around 17°C.

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