SOMERSET is set to stay dry today despite heavy cloud cover being forecast.

In their south west summary, Met Office said: "Today will be cloudy for most with some hill fog and a chance of rain, especially over the hills.

"Occasionally we will see some sunshine though, especially along the north coast of Devon and Cornwall. Feeling mild with light winds."

The maximum temperature is set to be around 14C, before falling to a minimum of 7C overnight.

Tomorrow's forecast said: "Saturday will be fairly cloudy, though we will see some brightness occasionally. Most places will remain dry though there's a chance of some light rain in west later."

The temperature is set to peak at 13C.