Since the date of the Coronation of King Charles III was set for May 6, many Brits have marked it in their calendars and have dutifully stocked up on gin and tonic and anything Union Flag related.
Underneath the now kitschy 'Keep Calm and Carry On' mantra, families and friends are gearing up for a weekend of parties in the nation's gardens and streets where friends, neighbours and acquaintances will all join together to eat, drink and be merry in the name of the new monarch and the Royal Family.
Despite the undoubtedly millions of crossed fingers, it looks like Mother Nature will be treating us all to a huge downpour this Saturday.
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According to the Met Office, Saturday morning from 7am looks to bring a classic perpetual drizzle felt by Bristolians all over the city, with occasional patches of dry before 10am - unfortunately after then it looks to be a fairly solid downpour for most of the day.
According to the Exeter-based forecaster: "Dry [weather] away from south west at first, but outbreaks of rain extending north and east. Some heavy bursts possible. Max temp 13-18C. The king himself has many times over professed his love for Scotland, as such he should call the forecast 'dreich', a Scots word that succinctly describes the glum weather ahead of us.
As for the evening of May 6, the day looks to become a little more settled, with only minor showers falling over parts of the wider Bristol area.
The following day, on Sunday May 7, it is clouds all round, with the only exception being the very early morning between 1-2am, where the miserable weather is carried on over from the previous day. Afterwards, there does not appear to be any rain predicted for Bristol for the rest of the day - some small showers falling over Bath, however.
As for bank holiday Monday, well I'm afraid to say it'll be 'dreich' again; rain averaging around 2.4 millimetres will be falling over the city from 7am which will last throughout the day, with predictions saying it'll get even heavier in the early afternoon at around 1pm.
So, it might be wise to invest in methods of keeping water off; whether that's an umbrella or even an inexpensive marquee - even better if you have one in the shed. One tip could be to simply pretend you're hosting Great British Bake Off inside the tent, who knows, it might even amplify the sense of occasion.
The Met Office five-day forecast for the South West
Today (Thursday):
Showery rain in Devon and Cornwall, possibly heavy at times. Elsewhere a mainly bright morning but isolated showers are possible later. Winds easing somewhat but staying rather breezy. Feeling a bit cooler for many compared to Wednesday. Maximum temperature 19 °C.
Tonight:
Becoming mainly cloudy overnight and there's an ongoing chance of a few showers at times, these possibly heavy in places. Winds easing and staying frost-free. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Friday:
A dry start for most places. Scattered showers developing, these heavy and locally thundery by the afternoon, but many coastal regions staying drier and sunnier. Feeling warm in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Wet on Saturday morning with some heavy rain, more showery later. Brighter on Sunday, although isolated light showers remain possible. Further rain arriving on Monday. Fairly warm in any brightness.
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