Portsmouth fireworks night weather forecast: Will it be a rain free night on Southsea Common?
Cloudy evening in stall for crowds in Southsea
As excitement builds for Portsmouth fireworks night, will sky gazers need to don waterproofs at tonight’s free event?
Crowds will be gathering on Southsea Common on Wednesday, November 4 with the site opening at 4pm ahead of the display which will go off with a bang at 7pm. This year will feature a special Portsmouth100-themed celebration with music from across the last century.
Fortunately, according to the Met Office forecast, it will be a dry evening but conditions are set to be overcast with temperatures of around nine degrees.
Here is an hour by hour forecast for the event which finishes at 8pm:
4pm: Less than five per cent chance of rain with a temperature of 10 degrees (feels like eight degrees)
5pm: Less than five per cent chance of rain with a temperature of 10 degrees (feels like seven degrees)
6pm: Less than five per cent chance of rain with a temperature of nine degrees (feels like seven degrees)
7pm: Less than five per cent chance of rain with a temperature of nine degrees (feels like seven degrees)
8pm: Less than five per cent chance of rain with a temperature of nine degrees (feels like six degrees)
9pm: Less than five per cent chance of rain with a temperature of nine degrees (feels like seven degrees)
The forecast could change throughout the day so it is worth keeping up to date via the Met Office website.
Whatever the weather it is set to be a fantastic evening with a range of attractions on offer including a night market, funfair rides and the return of the Live at the Bandstand stage, which will be promoted by Casemates. Entertainment will also be provided by Batala Portsmouth and a range of street performers, including stilt walkers and hula hoopers.
There will be a variety of food and refreshments available on site, with attendees encouraged to plan their journey and allow extra time with many people from across the city expected to join the celebrations.
More details on the event can be found here.