The South West looks set for showers over the coming days as a noticeable split in weather across the country means a heatwave for other regions. According to the Met Office, the North and the West of the country is forecast to receive more wet and thundery weather, while the South and East basks in hotter, sunnier weather.
For those at Glastonbury Festival, forecasts predict that weather will be 'fair' with "only a small chance of a shower", the Met Office says. While Friday and Saturday forecasts predicted a good deal of dry, bright weather with some sunny spells and highs in the mid-20s, Sunday at the festival looks set to start with very warm and humid weather, and a small chance of a shower during the afternoon - the evening will be cooler, with a strengthening westerly breeze, but will remain dry.
For the rest of the West, Sunday looks to see a cold front bringing a short spell of heavy rain, moving East through the day. There is a chance, however, of "organised and perhaps severe" thunderstorms across more central and northern areas, too.
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The Met Office forecast for Bristol and Somerset predicts highs of around 26 degrees today (June 24) and tomorrow, dropping down to low 20s by Monday and light rain coming in on Tuesday. Pollen levels look to be high, while UV is in the mid to high range, too.
South West England weather forecast (Saturday, June 24 - Wednesday, June 28)
Today:
Saturday will get off to a rather cloudy start with some hill fog and the odd patch of rain near to northern and western coasts. Skies will brighten through the morning with a sunny afternoon unfolding. Very warm and humid. Maximum temperature 26 °C.
Tonight:
There'll be plenty of sunshine this evening, with a fine night to follow. It will stay dry with long clear periods. Remaining warm and humid with a southerly breeze developing. Minimum temperature 16 °C.
Sunday:
Sunday will begin mostly dry with some sunshine. However, showers are likely to break out from the west, which may turn heavy in a few places. Feeling very humid. Maximum temperature 27 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
The early to middle part of next week will be much fresher. There will be some sunshine, although showery rain is also likely, and temperatures will return closer to average.
