Reading and Leeds Festival is underway, with campers arriving at both sites, but the weather forecast across this weekend isn't looking the best, and warnings have already been issued17:47, 27 Aug 2026Updated 17:51, 27 Aug 2026Reading and Leeds Festival has been hit with weather warnings. Currently, thousands of revellers are flocking to their tents at Bramham Park in Leeds and Richfield Avenue in Reading as the weekend kicks off, with live music filling the air.‌But while previous years of the festival have been hit with floods of sun, this year is looking rather different. Currently, the UK is being battered by rain, with a month's worth of rainfall predicted to hit parts of the UK within hours.‌Various regions across the UK are facing flood alerts, including Yorkshire, until 10 pm this evening. East Anglia, Lincolnshire, Essex and Kent will fall under a similar warning from 5pm today until 7am tomorrow morning.‌The Met Office states that Reading Festival is expected to "experience a notably unsettled few days." They add: "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."Meanwhile, for this heading to Leeds, festivalgoers can expect very similar weather. The Met Office says: "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."Earlier today, Reading and Leeds bosses took to social media to warn those already on site and in the camping fields. They said: "There will be a thunderstorm in Leeds today. Please take cover where you can including in your camping tents and avoid sheltering under trees."The Met Office said of the band of weather at Leeds: "A broad band of thunderstorms and heavy rain will move north across England and Wales on Thursday, perhaps becoming slow-moving in the afternoon and evening. Accumulations of 20-30 mm in an hour are possible locally, while 30 to 40 mm can be expected fairly widely and up to 50 mm in a 12-hour period in places.‌"There is a small chance that some places may see more than 50 mm in three hours and more than 75 mm through 12 hours, especially over east-facing high ground. Lightning and hail of 1-2 cm will also be hazards."Those in attendance have been advised to check the weather forecast before travelling to the sites and ensure they are fully prepared. People are encouraged to take a waterproof jacket, suitable footwear and warmer clothing as the nights become chilly.This year, headliners Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., Dave, Florence + The Machine, Raye, and Chase & Status will be taking to the stages across the weekend, joined by some of the best names in music and the top emerging artists, including Villanelle, Arkayla, Alex Spencer and The Lilacs.Article continues belowLike this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.