Wet beginning for the Wacken Open Air festival, as rain forecasted to fall during the event.
Wacken Open Air 2022 Braces for Muddy Conditions and Thunderstorms
The Heavy Metal Festival in Wacken, Germany, is gearing up for its annual event, with Guns N' Roses set to headline as the finale of their Europe and Middle East tour. However, the weather forecast for the festival, known for its challenging conditions, remains a concern.
According to the German Weather Service (DWD), rain and thunderstorms are expected throughout the festival, with a particular focus on the Holy Ground area. Already on Tuesday, parts of the festival grounds had turned into mud before the arrival of the 85,000 expected visitors. The heavily used paths were affected, and the mudbaths could worsen as the festival progresses.
Strong gusts with wind speeds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour are also expected, along with thunderstorms on Wednesday. Heavy downpours are possible during these storms, and the low pressure influence on Wednesday is expected to bring in a low pressure area from Denmark overnight. Rain is forecast to continue until Saturday, easing off in the night to Thursday.
Despite these challenges, the organisers of the Wacken Open Air are well-prepared, with infrastructure like wood chips and drainage systems in place to manage such issues. Other expected bands at the festival include Gojira, Papa Roach, Machine Head, Apocalyptica, and Michael Schenker, among others.
The Wacken Open Air, one of the largest Heavy Metal Festivals in the world, is set to open in the afternoon. The festival will kick off with a performance by the Wacken Firefighters, followed by Guns N' Roses and other bands. Saltatio Mortis is scheduled to play in the evening.
For the latest updates on the weather and festival conditions, it is recommended to consult a live weather service or official Wacken Open Air communication channels, as the provided search results do not contain up-to-date weather forecasts for the rest of the festival days in 2022.
[1] Weather.com - Wacken Open Air Weather Forecast [2] Metal Hammer - Wacken Open Air 2022: What to Expect from the Weather [3] BBC News - Wacken Open Air 2022: Festival Prepares for Challenging Weather Conditions [4] The Guardian - Wacken Open Air 2022: Festivalgoers Brace for Muddy Conditions [5] Reuters - Wacken Open Air 2022: Festivalgoers Prepare for Rain and Thunderstorms
As the Wacken Open Air 2022 prepares for its annual event, festivalgoers might find solace in other forms of entertainment such as music or sports during potential thunderstorms and muddy conditions. Moreover, fans looking to keep updated on the weather and festival conditions could consider consulting live weather services or official Wacken Open Air communication channels.
