GLASTO is at risk of being completely ruined as rain and thunderstorms hit the legendary festival, report the Met Office.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for today as thunder and lightning will batter much of the UK.
Even festival goers attending Glastonbury could be affected, as the show falls within the bounds of the warning.
Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said: "The only thing that we have to be aware of is there is, an albeit small but not tiny, risk of some intense thundery downpours, particularly tomorrow.
"Chances of Glastonbury itself actually getting hit by one is very small. So hopefully they stay fine.
"The warning talks of the risk of 40 to 60 millimetres of rain falling in just a few hours, large hail, frequent lightning, that kind of thing.
"So it could be quite damaging. But the risk is very small of it actually hitting the Glastonbury site."
Read our weather live blog below for the latest forecasts and updates…
- henry moore
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
An outlook for Friday
The BBC has outlined what Brits can expect from the weather today.
It will be a relatively warm day, with higher winds than we have seen this week.
As the day goes on, however, the chances of showers and thunder will increase.
Expert warns some areas of UK could be ‘cut off’ by floods
The Met Office has warned there’s a “small chance” some places in the country will be “cut off” by floods.
Netweather forecaster Jo Farrow said the tempest could be severe.
“It has the ingredients for torrential downpours, thunderstorms – home-grown and imported in the plume – sudden gusty winds and hail, with flash flooding from the heavy rain as it has been dry recently,” she said.
- henry moore
In pictures: Brits head to work as thunderstorms hit
Thunderstorms are set to batter much of the UK today, with weather warnings issued by the Met Office.
Nonetheless, Brits are making their way to work through rail strikes and harsh weather.
Outside of the affected areas, it will be a warm and bright morning.
London News Pictures. - henry moore
What expect this morning
Brits should expect quite a warm start this morning, with some patches of rain in the west.
This comes as the Met Office issues a weather warning, claiming thunderstorms could cause "danger to life."
- henry moore
In pictures: Glastonbury punters enjoy warming sunset
The below image shows Glastonbury Festival goers enjoying sunset at Worthy Farm in Somerset.
After a scorching day on Wednesday, punters have been warned to get their wellies at the ready – with the forecasts predicting a mud bath by the end of the day.
The Met Office said of the festival weather: “There is a risk of heavy showers and thunderstorms in the Glastonbury area on both Friday and Saturday, although these should be quick moving.”
A general view of people at sunset during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in SomersetCredit: PA - John
What to expect from today's thunderstorm warning
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
- There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads
Chance of rain decreases for south east on Friday
Most of the UK is likely to be lashed with rain on Thursday and Friday this week.
However it looks like rain could be subsiding for Friday in the south east.
The likelihood of rain has reduced to 20 per cent, so it looks as though it could just be a mild, humid day for most ahead of the weekend.
Glastonbury forecast: Weather becoming 'more unsettled'
The Met Office's deputy chief forecaster Daniel Rudman 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 from the heaviest showers.
"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.
- John
Glastonbury festivalgoers could see mudbath today
Festivalgoers partied in scorching 28C sunshine as the event kicked off for the first time since 2019.
However, despite yesterday's stunning weather, Thursday could end in a mud bath.
There's even a flood warning in place that could spark misery for tens of thousands of campers amid fears more than two inches of rain could fall in just a few hours.
The storm warning covers a huge swathe of the country between the Midlands and the south coast.
- John
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.
- John
Outlook for the next 10 days
The Met Office has outlined what Brits can expect for the next week and beyond.
Tomorrow will be a glorious day, with temperatures reaching 28C.
However, this nice weather may come to an end, as thunderstorms start to batter the UK.
- John
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
Dirty! Brits leave rubbish strewn everywhere after heatwave
Shocking photos revealed how grubby Brits left their rubbish across the Dorset coastline after the heatwave.
More than 35,000 Brits descended on Bournemouth beach on the hottest day of the year last Fridat.
Disappointingly, so many people left their rubbish and litter behind.
Locals are rightfully upset, and have spoken out and called for beachgoers to be “responsible for their actions”.
Chance of rain decreases for south east on Friday
Most of the UK is likely to be lashed with rain on Thursday and Friday this week.
However it looks like rain could be subsiding for Friday in the south east.
The likelihood of rain has reduced to 20 per cent, so it looks as though it could just be a mild, humid day for most ahead of the weekend.
- John
Glastonbury forecast: Weather becoming 'more unsettled'
The Met Office's deputy chief forecaster Daniel Rudman 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 from the heaviest showers.
"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.
- John
Glastonbury festivalgoers could see mudbath today
Festivalgoers partied in scorching 28C sunshine as the event kicked off for the first time since 2019.
However, despite yesterday's stunning weather, Thursday could end in a mud bath.
There's even a flood warning in place that could spark misery for tens of thousands of campers amid fears more than two inches of rain could fall in just a few hours.
The storm warning covers a huge swathe of the country between the Midlands and the south coast.
- John
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.
- John
Outlook for the next 10 days
The Met Office has outlined what Brits can expect for the next week and beyond.
Tomorrow will be a glorious day, with temperatures reaching 28C.
However, this nice weather may come to an end, as thunderstorms start to batter the UK.
- John
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
Dirty! Brits leave rubbish strewn everywhere after heatwave
Shocking photos revealed how grubby Brits left their rubbish across the Dorset coastline after the heatwave.
More than 35,000 Brits descended on Bournemouth beach on the hottest day of the year last Fridat.
Disappointingly, so many people left their rubbish and litter behind.
Locals are rightfully upset, and have spoken out and called for beachgoers to be “responsible for their actions”.
- Joseph Gamp
Expert warns some areas of UK could be 'cut off' by floods
The Met Office has warned there's a "small chance" some places in the country will be "cut off" by floods.
Netweather forecaster Jo Farrow said the tempest could be severe.
"It has the ingredients for torrential downpours, thunderstorms – home-grown and imported in the plume – sudden gusty winds and hail, with flash flooding from the heavy rain as it has been dry recently," she said.
- Joseph Gamp
Thunderstorms moving north this afternoon, says Met Office
The Met Office tweeted: "Thunderstorms will move north this afternoon but not everyone will see them.
"Warm sunshine in between, feeling hot in places too.
"Cloudiest skies found across Northern Ireland and southern Scotland."
- Joseph Gamp
Wettest day of the year 3/1 to come this week
THE wettest day of 2022 could come before the week is out, according to Ladbrokes.
The bookies now make it just a 3/1 shot that this week plays host to the wettest day of the year, with thunderstorms ready to batter all four corners of the UK.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "We're bracing ourselves for what could well be a record-breaking few days of rain."
- Joseph Gamp
Glastonbury goers should take 'sunhats and raincoats' to the festival
Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong said: “Our advice that you should plan for both sunhats and raincoats for this year’s festival remains.”
“There will be plenty of sunshine today across the South West, although there could be more cloud later in the day, and temperatures will reach 26C or 27C.
“The warm and sunny conditions continue on Thursday, but there will be an increasing risk of thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening which bring a risk of some torrential downpours. The exact location of these is still uncertain, but people can so stay up to date with the latest forecast information and warnings through our website or app.”
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