Bristol Sounds weather as Met Office shares latest forecast
This year's Bristol Sounds is starting tomorrow (Wednesday, June 25), taking place until Sunday (June 29) at the Amphitheatre in Bristol city centre.
And, according to the Met Office, it is going to stay dry over the next few days.
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The forecast for Wednesday is for overcast, changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. It will feel warm, with temperatures ranging between 24C and 16C.
A similar picture is on the cards for Thursday. The Met Office says there could be some light showers first thing in the morning, but it will then change to sunny intervals by late morning.
However, it will be slightly cooler, with the maximum temperature forecast for Thursday being 22C.
On Friday, the Met Office forecasts it is going to be overcast, with temperatures ranging between 23C and 17C.
And, looking at the weekend, the forecast for Saturday is for sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by night-time.
Finally, Sunday - the last day of Bristol Sounds - is being forecast to be overcast changing to sunny intervals by late morning.
At present, Sunday is being predicted to be the warmest day this week, with temperatures peaking at 25C.
The Met Office is forecasting temperatures will continue to rise onto next week, with 27C being forecast for next Monday.
Supergrass kick things off on Wednesday, June 25, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album 'I Should Coco'. They'll be joined by Sports Team as support.
The following day (Thursday, June 26) Kaiser Chiefs will also be celebrating 20 years of their 'Employment' album, plus playing their greatest hits. Lime Garden and Morgan Harper Jones will be supporting them.
On Friday, June 27, Texas will take to the stage, supported by Turin Brakes. While on Saturday, June 28, The Fratellis will headline a day-long event, joined by Cast, Sleeper, Goldie Lookin Chain, and Stereo MCs.
And, finally, Olly Murs will headline the Sunday, with Lucy Spraggan and Billy Lockett in support.
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