Glastonbury weather: Organisers issue alcohol warning as crowds set to bake in 29C

Festival-goers at Glastonbury will be basking in the glorious sunshine today, but organisers have urged attendees to '"be safe in the heat" and issued some important safety guidance.

Rain or shine, Glastonbury fans will be there in their droves, partying the day - and night- away as they descend upon the West Country for the star-studded festival. And this year it has been largely dry for crowds but the heat is set to ramp up today and tomorrow.

According to the BBC Glastonbury will reach highs of 27C today at around 4-5pm so crowds at the Pryamid stage listening to Rod Stewart might want to apply some extra suncream. The BBC predicts sunny intervals and a light breeze for most of the day with a high pollen and UV rating.

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Taking to Instagram stories yesterday organisers shared eight tips for how festival goers can stay safe in the extreme heat. The first tip read: "Drink lots of water. Our 800+ taps ar all drinkng water, if you don't hav neough ask the stewards and security."

It went on to read: "Seek shade from wherever you can. Wear hats or improvise a hat, and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes." Point three, four and five read: "Don't consume too much alcohol. It will dehydrate you. Loosen your clothing and allow the air to circulate. Reapply sunscreen and cover up. Factor 30 is good by covering your skin is better."

Point six was directed a anyone with children at the festival, it read: "If you have a small child, turn their pushchair away from the sun rather than covereing it for shade. Covering the pushchair will increase the temperature inside."

Seven and eight read: "Kep an eye on your frinds. If you/they feel faint, seek help from stewards and security. There are medical facilities around the site, including the main facility at Big Ground Medical."

It comes after the Margate Drum and Bass Festival at Dreamland Margate, an amusement park in Kent, announced that it was forced to "close early" as "it was just too hot". The event was due to end at 10:45pm yesterday evening but organisers issued an announcement at 6:30pm to say it would be closing prematurely, urging gig-goers to "get home safely".

Sharing video on X the Met Office confirmed Saturday saw highs of 31.3C in Heathrow. Several hours ago they shared the following weather update for today (Sunday): " Sunday starts warm and dry for much of the UK with plenty of sunshine

"Cloudier across parts of central and southwest England, and much of Wales, with patchy rain and drizzle . Temperatures quickly on the rise, especially in the southeast."

The mercury is set to rise to 36C on Monday in parts of the UK in what could be the hottest June day in record and the highest temperature in nearly three years.

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