SOMERSET is set to get wet and warm weather today, with highs of 26C.

In their south west summary, Met Office said: "A very warm and humid day. Showers are likely to break out over parts of the region during the morning these perhaps heavy and thundery, but easing during the afternoon with some sunny spells developing."

The maximum temperature is set to reach around 26C, before falling to a minimum of 15C overnight.

Tomorrow's forecast said: "Another very warm day. Cloudier in the west, with perhaps the odd light shower at first, and with much sunnier spells further east, especially later in the afternoon."

The temperature is set to peak at 28C.