Festival-goers at Glastonbury will need to prepare for a wet weekend as more unsettled weather is forecast for the remainder of the five-day event. By mid to late afternoon, rain is expected to fall but set to ease later this evening. But over the course of the weekend, there is a risk of heavy downpours with temperatures as low as 18-20 degrees.
In a statement released earlier this week (Tuesday, June 21) by Met Office Deputy Meteorologist, Helen Caughey, she said: "From Friday onwards the weather will become more unsettled. There is a risk of heavy showers and thunderstorms in the Glastonbury area on both Friday and Saturday, although these should be quick moving, some surface water might accumulate at times.
"Temperatures will start to dip as we go through the end of the week returning to near normal for the time of year, with highs likely around 18-20C." Come Sunday (June 26), the last day of the festival, some showers are expected, which "could be heavy, and possibly thundery".
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A yellow weather warning remains in place for much of the UK and the South West, so here is the weather forecast for the next few days according to the Met Office.
Friday, June 24 - Tuesday, June 28
A cloudy and mild start to Friday, with some rain mainly across the moors. Brighter for a time around lunchtime but more persistent rain will move eastwards through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Tonight:
Becoming much clearer and fresher overnight, though there may be the odd shower across coastal regions of Devon and Cornwall. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Saturday:
A breezy day with sunny spells and some heavy, possibly thundery showers. Feeling relatively cool. Maximum temperature 19 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
A mixed picture throughout Sunday and the start of next week with sunshine and a continued risk of showers. Winds easing by Monday and temperatures around average.
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