Glastonbury festival weather forecast LIVE – Latest Met Office predictions as revellers fear heatwave will end in storms

Evening outlook: Dry, warm and sunny across England and Wales

For those looking to enjoy and evening stroll, this evening will be perfect.

England and Wales will remain dry, warm and sunny throughout the evening.

Scotland will be noticeably colder, with the chance of rain.

HUGE solar storm could cause CHAOS on Earth

A solar flare, which is an explosion on the sun’s surface, has DOUBLED in size.

NASA explains: “The explosive heat of a solar flare can’t make it all the way to our globe, but electromagnetic radiation and energetic particles certainly can.

“Solar flares can temporarily alter the upper atmosphere creating disruptions with signal transmission from, say, a GPS satellite to Earth causing it to be off by many yards.”

A solar storm can emit amazing northern lights and can disrupt phone signals and satellites.

What is heat exhaustion?

As we get hotter, our blood vessels open up, which lowers blood pressure.

This means the heart has to work harder in order to circulate blood, causing milder symptoms like swollen feat or heat rash.

It also affects our levels of fluids and salt through sweating, and alters the balance of them in our bodies.

When this is combined with decreased blood pressure, heat exhaustion can result.

The symptoms include nausea, dizziness, muscle weakness, sweating, cool and clammy skin, irritability and confusion.

A key sign is body temperature going above 41C – which can occur within 10 to 15 minutes of being in hot weather, according to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.

The summer solstice at Glastonbury

Crowds visited Glastonbury Tor to celebrate the last night before the summer solstice today.

As the sun reached its highest point over the Tropic of Cancer, crowds flocked to Stone Henge and Glastonbury Tor to celebrate.

The sun reached its peak at 5:13am EDT.

Those celebrating witnessed magical scenes as the sun rose early this morning for the longest day of the year.

Credit: Lee Thomas

Bring ‘both sun hats and raincoats’ to Glasto, says Met Office

Brits should prepare for mixed weather if they are heading to Glastonbury this week, the Met Office has said.

Met Office Deputy Meteorologist Helen Caughey said; “You should plan for both sunhats and raincoats for this year’s festival.

“There will be plenty of sunshine on Wednesday across the South West, although there could be a bit more cloud later in the day, and temperatures will reach 26C or 27C. The dry, sunny and warm theme will continue through Thursday.

“However, 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.

“Sunday is expected to be mostly dry and bright at first but with showers once again developing through the morning, some of which could be heavy, and possibly thundery. The unsettled pattern is expected to continue to dominate into the start of next week.”

Top tips for Hay fever sufferers

The pollen levels across the UK are very high at the moment.

While this usually means the sun is out and the weather is warm, it can lead to some serious discomfort for Hay Fever sufferers, so here are some tips from the NHS to help.

• put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
• wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
• shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
• stay indoors whenever possible
• keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
• vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
• buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
• try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities

Pollen levels ‘very high’ across the country today

According to the BBC, pollen levels are very high all across England today.

This will undoubtedly lead to a tough time for hay fever sufferers.

In order to lessen the effects of hay fever, make sure to avoid grassy areas and wash your face regularly.

You can also try putting vaseline around your noise, it will catch the pollen.

Manchester’s outlook for Tuesday

The Met Office has released today’s forecast for Manchester.

Those who live in the area are in for a pleasant day, with a small chance of showers.

“Tuesday will be a fine day with the best of the warm sunshine in the south. Cloudier in the north, with a small risk isolated afternoon showers over higher ground. Maximum temperature 23 °C.”

Weekend outlook: Thunder to return

In what is seemingly becoming a pattern, rain is set to return to the UK this weekend, after a scorching week.

According to the Met Office, Brits can expect highs of 28C on Thursday, before rain and thunderstorms set in over the weekend.

“Mostly dry on Thursday and warm, locally hot in the south. Turning unsettled on Friday and Saturday with showers, heavy locally thundery and some longer spells of rain. Becoming cooler.”

Rain to hit this weekend for Brits

Looks as though this weekend could be a wash out.

Temperatures are going to dip again as rain hits, with highs of around 19C in the south east with lows of 10C.

Saturday could bring 70 per cent precipitation, with rain showers continuing through to Tuesday next week for Brits.

UV levels remain high, reports the BBC

In a new graphic, the BBC has highlighted that much of the country is experiencing high UV today.

It is important to protect your skin when UV reaches such high levels.

Make sure to wear sun cream and avoid direct sunshine.

Credit: BBC

Some Brits to experience 16 HOURS of daylight today

Today marks the Summer Solstice, and with that, the longest day of the year.

Some Brits will experience up to 16 hours of daylight.

On top of this, temperatures are set to ramp up once more, with many places seeing 25C.

A good long day to enjoy the sun!

UV levels remain ‘very high’ again today for most of the UK

Those in Scotland and the north will see “moderate” UV levels, which are still considered to be strong.

In the mid to southern regions of the UK, UV levels are considered “very high” by the Met Office.

This means Brits are encouraged to avoid the sun between 11am and 2pm, and to wear SPF.

Brits in for a scorcher this Thursday

While temperatures won’t reach the dizzying heights of last Friday, Brits can expect it to get very warm over the next few days.

Thursday will be especially warm, with parts of the south hitting 28C.

Unfortunatly, just like last weekend, the heat won’t last for long.

Temperatures are going to dip again as rain hits, with highs of around 19C in the south east with lows of 10C.

Latest satellite images over the British Isles

Those in the north of the British Isles will see slightly overcast skies, but could still enjoy some sunny spells.

The latest satellite images of the UK have been released, and it shows lovely clear skies for the majority of the south.

Ireland and most of Scotland is covered by swirling clouds, but could still see a few sunny spells.

Remember to protect your eyes in the summer sunshine

Eyes are 10 times more sensitive than skin.

UV rays can have serious lasting damage on the eyes and increase your chances of developing cataracts, the number one cause of blindness in the world.

The Met Office offers ways to protect your eyes from UV rays including good quality sunglasses that keep out 99 percent of the sun’s rays.

More information can be found here.

Weather outlook for the next few days: ‘Unsettled’

The Met Office has said Brits will see heavy rain and unsettled weather this weekend.

It has been forecast that this weekend could bring quite heavy rain across the British Isles.

Some areas may even be thundery.

The Met Office said rain would be more prevalent in the “north and west, and later in the north and east.

“Southern parts will probably see more in the way of dry weather. Conditions look to become more settled by the start of July as high pressure builds.”

The summer solstice at Glastonbury

Crowds visited Glastonbury Tor to celebrate the last night before the summer solstice today.

As the sun reached its highest point over the Tropic of Cancer, crowds flocked to Stone Henge and Glastonbury Tor to celebrate.

The sun reached its peak at 5:13am EDT.

Those celebrating witnessed magical scenes as the sun rose early this morning for the longest day of the year.

A large crowd of revellers congregate at the Glastonbury Tor to celebrate the last sunset before the summer solsticeCredit: Lee Thomas

HUGE solar storm could cause CHAOS on Earth

A solar flare, which is an explosion on the sun’s surface, has DOUBLED in size.

NASA explains: “The explosive heat of a solar flare can’t make it all the way to our globe, but electromagnetic radiation and energetic particles certainly can.

“Solar flares can temporarily alter the upper atmosphere creating disruptions with signal transmission from, say, a GPS satellite to Earth causing it to be off by many yards.”

A solar storm can emit amazing northern lights and can disrupt phone signals and satellites.

Scorching temperatures Thursday

Highs of 27C in the south east, 21C in Scotland and 26C in Birmingham.

While it will be very warm this week, it looks as though it could be quite overcast with sunny spells for the majority of the UK.

The north and the midlands will see scattered rain here and there.

In the south west it will be relatively sunny with highs of 21C.

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Rain to hit this weekend for Brits

Looks as though this weekend could be a wash out.

Temperatures are going to dip again as rain hits, with highs of around 19C in the south east with lows of 10C.

Saturday could bring 70 per cent precipitation, with rain showers continuing through to Tuesday next week for Brits.

Summer sun this week before the weekend brings turbulent conditions

Brits will see gorgeous highs of 27C this week before the weekend brings rain and potential storms, once again.

Temperatures are climbing once again, hitting the high 20s this week.

Shame it has to happen while the majority of Brits are working! The weekend looks as though it could be a wash out.

‘Rare climate change event’, says expert

The Met Office had issued a Level 3 Heat Health Alert and an expert warned of a “rare climate change event” amid the scorcher.

Level 3 means hot weather could increase the health risks to the vulnerable.

But the thunder arrived with a bang on Saturday night, with Becky Mitchell telling The Mirror: “It felt like it was just getting into summer but it’s cooler now.

“Lots of places in the UK have seen a temperature drop of about 10 to 15 degrees in some places, which is massive.”

More heatwaves are on the way, says expert

Leon Brown, from The Weather Company, based in the US, told the Mail on Sunday more heatwaves lasting days on end could be on the way.

And the next hot spell could be as early as July, and it may even be hotter than the 32.7C scorcher Britain has just emerged out of.

He said: “More heatwaves imported from the Continent to the UK are forecast this summer, each reaching at least 28C – and likely higher – and each lasting several days.”

A cloudy start for parts of Scotland and NI

The longest day of the year today will see most areas of Britain bask in 25C temperatures with plenty of sunshine in the forecast ahead.

However, the Met Office says parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland are getting off to cloudy starts this morning.

It also says “patchy rain” is moving south but it remains “dry and sunny for much of England and Wales”.