Glastonbury weather forecast as revellers warned to expect thunder and lightning
Forecasts from the Met Office are warning of possible downpours over the festival weekend to accompany the storms, however other predictions are more hopeful
Festivalgoers are being warned to brace for thunder and lightning at this year's Glastonbury Festival as the first long range forecasts predict storms for the nation's biggest summer shindig.
Forecasts from the Met Office are warning of possible downpours over the festival weekend to accompany the storms, however other forecasts are more hopeful.
Research by bookies William Hill last year showed that Glastonbury ranks as the second wettest UK music festival over the past decade. The analysis, which collected historical weather data from the past 10 editions of eight selected leading UK music festivals, reveals that Glastonbury experienced a hefty 110.4mm of rain over 19 days in the last 10 years.
However, despite the wet conditions, Glastonbury also claims the highest average maximum temperature over its past 10 festivals at 30.6°C, suggesting there is usually extreme weather in some capacity when festivalgoers flock to Worthy Farm in Somerset.
This year is shaping up to be no exception, with both high temperatures and rainy spells predicted on long-range weather forecasts. The world famous music festival takes place between Wednesday 25 June and Sunday 29 June this year.
The Met Office's UK long range weather forecast for Friday 20 June to Sunday 29 June warns that the South West could be hit by 'thundery showers'. However there is also a strong chance of fine and dry weather over the period.
The BBC forecast for Pilton, the village nearest where the festival takes place, shows a mixed bag with rain predicted for at least one day of the festivities.
Wednesday June 25 is going to be warm and cloudy, according to the broadcaster, with highs of 23C and a maximum 22% chance of rain with the greatest chance of a downpour at around 1pm.
Meanwhile Thursday is set to be a washout, with a 30-50% chance of rain all day, with the downpour predicted to start around 8am and carry on until late into the night. Temperatures are forecast to scrape 20C but the day is set to be soggy and overcast.
Friday is due to brighten up throughout the day, with the rain dropping off around 7am and temperatures steadily rising until late afternoon which will have sunshine and a gentle breeze. Expect mud from the previous night's rain to churn up on Friday morning but hopefully the ground will dry out over the course of the day.
Saturday is looking to follow a similar pattern, with an overcast morning followed by sunny spells from afternoon onwards, no chance of rain today however.
And this year the weather seems to be saving the best for last with glorious sunshine predicted throughout the day on Sunday with highs of 23C. It looks like nobody will have to contend with putting away a soggy tent this year at least.
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