The rainy season is officially upon us, which means it's best to always have your ‘brolly’ on hand.
This weekend alone there are weather warnings in place for much of the country, with Bristol expected to be battered by downpours on Saturday.
While Bristol is a fantastic city for things to do when it’s raining - especially if you’ve got kids - there are a few things almost guaranteed to happen when the heavens open.
And some of them are laughable.
Below we’ve listed 20 things guaranteed to happen when it rains in Bristol.
Primark will be filled with people panic-buying umbrellas
However, in the street there are more coats covering heads than umbrellas.
Someone will tread on that one loose paving slab on Park Street and become soaked from the puddle underneath
One driver will soak a load of pedestrians when they refuse to slow down for a puddle.
Pubs become sardine-packed - Bad weather? Have a pint.
There’s always one person in shorts.
And flip flops.
People bravely jump over puddles in Queen Square to avoid treading on the grass.
Gridlock. Yep, the roads across Bristol become chock-a-block.
Buses become busier than ever, meaning they’re clammier than the hotter months.
And bus windows are always steamed up.
Flood warnings for the River Avon are always announced.
Party-goers will still hit the town - without a coat.
Shoppers huddle in doorways tutting and huffing “typical this weather.”
The M Shed gets rammed. It’s unsurprising really, it’s one of the best free things to do in the rain.
University students will skip class and “catch up” on work from their bed.
People reluctantly eat the bread toppers because its too wet to go to the shop and get another loaf of bread.
Uber prices become sky high, but you will still pay it.
And then you’ll never let go of how expensive it was.
Everyone will always, without a doubt, moan about how bad the rain is even if it is drizzling.
And if it's drizzling, they’ll say “it’s that fine rain, the type of rain that gets you soaked.”
The kettle is put on even more than normal, because there’s nothing like a cuppa when it’s raining.
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