Festival season continues across the UK this week, but the weather is set to become increasingly unsettled as low pressure moves in from the south-west.
While temperatures will remain a little above average and conditions become more humid, there is also a growing likelihood of heavy showers and thunderstorms affecting outdoor events.
Visitors heading to festivals later this week should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions, with spells of sunshine potentially interrupted by heavy downpours and thunder.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Rebekah Hicks said: “Conditions are expected to become increasingly unsettled as the week progresses, with a growing likelihood of heavy rain and thunderstorms for many areas.
“While the greatest risk currently looks to be across parts of England and Wales, there is still uncertainty around exactly where the heaviest downpours will develop. Confidence in the detail is expected to increase towards midweek, and it is possible that weather warnings for rain or thunderstorms will be issued for some areas later this week.”
Creamfields Festival, Cheshire (27-30 August)
Those attending Creamfields can expect an unsettled spell of weather throughout the festival. Current forecasts suggest heavy downpours and thunderstorms are a possibility as low pressure becomes established across the UK. Temperatures are expected to remain a little above average, with increasingly humid conditions developing as the festival progresses.
While there should be some drier and brighter periods between showers, festivalgoers should be prepared for wet weather at times and the possibility of sudden heavy rainfall.
Reading Festival, Berkshire (27-30 August)
Reading Festival is also likely to experience a notably unsettled few days. The forecast points to heavy showers and thunderstorms possibly developing with warm and humid air helping to fuel some intense downpours.
Temperatures are expected to stay slightly above average, and while there may be some sunshine between weather systems, conditions are likely to remain changeable from day to day.
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Leeds Festival, West Yorkshire (27-30 August)
Festivalgoers in Leeds can expect a very similar pattern. Low pressure moving in from the south-west is forecast to bring an increased risk of heavy showers and thunderstorms.
Although temperatures should remain a little above average, any warm spells are likely to be interrupted by frequent showers and the potential for locally torrential downpours. Humidity levels are also expected as the weekend approaches.
Big Feastival, Cotswolds (28-30 August)
The Big Feastival is also set for unsettled conditions. Visitors can expect the possibility of heavy showers and thunderstorms, alongside humid weather.
There will be opportunities to enjoy some warmer and brighter intervals, but those attending should be prepared for rapid changes in the weather, including periods of heavy rain.
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Victorious Festival, Portsmouth (28-30 August)
On the south coast, Victorious Festival is forecast to see similar conditions. Low pressure will bring the risk of heavy downpours and thunderstorms on each day of the event, while temperatures stay slightly above average for the time of year.
Combined with humidity, this could lead to warm and muggy conditions between showers, though festivalgoers should keep waterproof clothing close at hand.
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