Alton Towers faces an 11-hour closure threat as the Met Office issues severe weather warnings for thunderstorms across Staffordshire from midday Monday until 11pm.
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to batter the theme park, with current conditions already showing wind speeds of 30mph and temperatures of 12°C in nearby Stoke-on-Trent as of 9am Monday.
The Midlands will bear the brunt of the severe weather, with the Met Office warning covering large swathes of Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. Thunderstorms and torrential downpours are expected throughout the affected region.
Elsewhere across the UK, Scotland will see largely dry but cloudy conditions with temperatures between 10-15°C, whilst Wales enjoys a mix of sunny and cloudy spells reaching 12-18°C.
Northern Ireland faces cloudier skies with scattered rain and temperatures ranging from 10-14°C.
The Met Office is urging Alton Towers visitors to check the park's website for updates and consider alternative plans. Families planning trips are advised to monitor weather forecasts closely before travelling.