Glastonbury and Street are currently facing challenging weather conditions as Storm Ciaran brings heavy rain and strong winds to the area - although we seem to have escaped the worst of the weather compared to other parts of the county and country.

The Met Office forecasts that the heavy rain will persist until 2pm, urging the community to take extra care, particularly in areas at risk of flooding.

A flood warning has been issued for the River Brue and Glastonbury Millstream, spanning from Lovington to Highbridge, with low lying properties at imminent risk. The updated alert, issued at 5:58am on November 2, 2023, urges residents and property owners to take immediate action.

The Environment Agency has highlighted areas including Tootle Bridge, Catsham, Church Moor at Baltonsborough, Street Drove, along the B3151 Glastonbury to Meare road, Westhay Bridge, and Tadham Moor as being particularly vulnerable. Residents in these areas should remain vigilant, monitor local weather and river conditions closely, and ensure that any flood protection measures are promptly put in place.

Drier conditions are expected to follow the rainfall, but wind speeds are anticipated to reach up to 46mph at 2pm, creating potential hazards.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed through our local news updates, secure any loose outdoor items, and exercise caution during this time.

Please be aware that several key roads in Somerset have been closed due to the weather:

• The A358 has been completely shut down, with traffic delays escalating due to flooding stretching from the Ilminster turn off all the way to The George Inn.
• Meanwhile, on A359 Camel Street in Marston Magna, the northbound lane has been closed due to flooding, causing further delays from B3148 to Woollen Lane. While the southbound side of the road has been reopened, the northbound lane remains impassable.
• The A368 in Hunstrete is facing a similar situation, with both directions of the road closed and delays mounting due to flooding. The affected stretch spans from the Hunstrete turn off to Barn Lane in Chelwood.
• In Yeovil Marsh, the A37 Ilchester Road has also been closed in both directions, with flooding causing delays from Coppits Hill Lane to Vagg Lane.
• Lastly, the A378 in Wrantage is closed in both direction with the closure affecting the stretch from Oldway Lane to A358 Mattocks Tree Hill in Stony Head.