Warnings were issued on May 26, 2026, regarding potential power cuts, flooding, and isolated intense thunderstorms affecting Glastonbury, Wells, and Somerset.

The entities involved

• Met Office →

  United Kingdom's national weather service

  • Storm Austen brings strong winds and heavy rain to London.19:55
  • Met Office forecasts strong winds in Wales and issues a warning for Worcestershire, while Flood Re releases new research.15:09
• Somerset →

  unitary authority area in Somerset, England (doesn't include Bath and North-East Somerset or North Somerset)

  • Barratt Homes is seeking planning approval for a large-scale development of 2,000 homes in Somerset, facing opposition.Tue 06:44
  • Somerset butter is reported to use Maldon sea salt.Mon 14:58
• Glastonbury →

  town in Somerset, England, United Kingdom

  • Drought is making environmental impact a major concern for both Boomtown and Glastonbury festivals.17:02
  • The band Fontaines DC is aiming to perform on the Pyramid stage at the Glastonbury festival.Fri 10:58
• Wells →

  cathedral city in Somerset, England, UK

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• The Met Office has issued warnings for the majority of the UK regarding potential flooding and power cuts.Aug 30
• Extreme heat is causing the national grid to reach its breaking point, leading to potential power cuts in London and Somerset.Jun 29