No balloon flights expected until the weekend due to weather
Organisers have confirmed they are not anticipating any flights until the main event
Last updated 7th Aug 2024
Bristol Balloon Fiesta's organisers have issued a statement confirming they do not anticipate any more flights ahead of the main event on Friday.
This morning's (7 August) community ascent was cancelled due to high winds making the launch unsafe.
It was part of the new city-wide "Fiesta Week", which sees hot air balloons popping up in local communities.
The main three-day event is still expected to go ahead, with mass ascents scheduled at Ashton Court Estate at 6am and 6pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
In a statement organisers said: "We had hoped to bring you bright news for your morning but unfortunately while wind speeds at ground level are okay, the winds up high are not safe to fly this morning.
"With tomorrow's forecast showing rain coming through we are not anticipating any flying before the main Fiesta now.
"The good news is the forecast improves as the week goes on, and while forecasts can change, some promising conditions are starting to show for the weekend."