IT MAY not feel like it for those waking up to the rain this morning, but sunny weather is expected in Worcester ahead of England's Euro 2024 semi-final.
Gareth Southgate's men are just one game away from back-to-back final appearances at the Euros and take on the Netherlands at 8pm tomorrow (Wednesday).
Those wanting to enjoy a barbecue before the match or watch it in a beer garden needn't worry, according to the latest data from the Met Office.
Wednesday is expected to see temperatures peak at 20 degrees in Worcester and, thankfully, no rain is forecast across the day.
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The temperature is expected to stay between 17 degrees and 19 degrees throughout the day, with clouds expected overhead until around 5pm.
But Mother Nature clearly want Three Lions fans in Worcester to enjoy football coming home as the sun will begin to appear at around 5pm- the perfect time to get the barbecue on or to head up to a beer garden.
There will continue to be sunny intervals until around 8pm, kick-off time, when the clouds are expected to evaporate and the sun will come out.
The sun is expected to set at around 9.27pm, when the England game will be entering its final 20 minutes- so let's hope Gareth Southgate's men won't need extra time.
There are a few bars across Worcestershire that will be showing the match outside.
They include:
The Oak Apple
Based on the outskirts of Worcester, the pub will be showing the Euros live for the fans to see.
The pub announced in May that they would be installing a Pepsi Fan Zone.
The fan zone will be providing an outdoor watching area, a bar and games, all of which are provided by Pepsi.
The Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel at Upton-Upon-Severn will be showing the match on a big outdoor screen.
Tables and chairs will be available for people to sit at and watch the match.
Call 01684 594 948 to reserve your table.
Bushwackers
Outdoor seating is available at Bushwackers nightclub in Worcester City Centre.
It will be free entry to the club, which will open at 7pm and there will also be a Euros afterparty.
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