Bonnaroo Forecast: Stifling Heat, Humidity to Dominate Weekend

By Katy Galimberti, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer

June 13,2015; 9:43PM,EDT

 

 

Uncomfortable humidity will dominate the weekend as thousands descend upon Manchester, Tennessee, for Bonnaroo.
The music festival, which kicked off on Thursday and continues into Sunday, features headliners such as Billy Joel, Mumford & Sons, deadmau5, Kendrick Lamar and Florence + the Machine.
The annual music festival takes place in Manchester, Tenn. (Flickr Photo/JASON ANFINSEN)
Daytime temperatures will climb to near 90 F throughout the weekend.
"It'll be uncomfortably humid and muggy for the weekend," AccuWeather Meteorologist Evan Duffey said. "Even when it cools off at night, humidity levels will still be high."
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Attendees should continually hydrate throughout the day in order to prevent heat stroke.
At the first sign of thunder or lightning, seek indoor shelter. Stay alert to rapidly changing conditions by using MinuteCast®.

Skies will stay mostly cloudy on Saturday, but heat and humidity will continue to build throughout the day. AccuWeather ReelFeel® Temperatures will break into the upper 90s by the afternoon.
Those heading to the Mumford & Sons show on Saturday night will notice a nearly 20-degree drop in RealFeel® Temperatures as actual temperatures fall near 70 F.
Clouds will fade by Sunday and sunshine will take over. Skies will stay dry through the day, but humidity will still rule.
Highs will soar into the 90s F on Sunday, reaching past the average of 85 F for this time of year.
When Billy Joel closes the festival on Sunday night, skies will stay clear as temperatures drop to near 70 F.