HOT air balloons shaped like fire extinguishers, coffee cups and houses will be among those taking the skies in Worcester this month - if the weather is suitable. 

The city's first hot air balloon festival is set to take place at Pitchcroft on Friday and Saturday (May 12 and 13).

UPDATE: The organisers of Worcester Balloon Festival postpone event until June

A total of 58 hot air balloons have applied to take part in what promises to be a spectacular weekend, said a spokesperson for Worcester Balloon Festival.

Tickets are still available but people purchasing them are warned the event is dependent on the right weather conditions.

A message on the ticket website warns: "Please remember when booking that the hot air balloons are weather dependent and will only fly or inflate in good weather."

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Worcester Balloon Festival: Weather 

Despite the dramatic thunderstorms we have been experiencing this week, the Met Office predicts the weekend is set to be dry with clouds and rays of occasional sunshine.

The festival kicks off at 4pm on Friday and at 12pm on Saturday. 

The event finishes at 10.30pm on both days and the sun is set to make an appearance at 7pm on Friday and Saturday evening.

Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 16C on Friday and Saturday. 

Met Office has not predicted showers on either day but people should expect cloudy weather throughout Friday and Saturday.