The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain, gusty winds and potential thunderstorms in the region today (Wednesday, August 2nd).
Forecasters say heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected during the day with a warning in place for the region from 9am until 7pm.
“Where they do develop they could be slow-moving and persistent with as much as 20-25 mm of rain falling within an hour and possibly 40 mm in 2-3 hours in a few places,” says a spokesperson.
“Lightning and hail may be additional hazards.”
A further weather warning is also in place for high winds on Saturday from a separate weather system.
See the Burnham-On-Sea weather forecast.