Scotland heatwave hot spots: Where will the warmest places be?
Temperatures are forecast to hit 25C or higher for at least three consecutive days. This means many parts of the country will experience their warmest conditions of the year so far.
With school holidays under way and events like TRNSMT, the Tiree Music Festival, and Orkney hosting the International Island Games, it's essential to take precautions if you're spending time outdoors.
Use high-factor sunscreen, stay hydrated, and be mindful of the risk of heatstroke.
Temperatures will reach the mid-20s on Friday across eastern areas such as Aberdeenshire, Fife, and Edinburgh.
But Saturday is when there will be significant heat.
It looks like Shawlands, Rutherglen, Govan, Crookston, Pollokshields and Aviemore might be some of the hottest spots this Saturday.
You can expect temperatures to climb as high as 30C in Glasgow, Stirlingshire, Angus, and parts of the Highlands. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of cool fluids and water – don't wait to get thirsty
Wear sunscreen with at least SPF 30
Stay out of the sun between 11am to 3pm – when the sun's rays are strongest
Cover up by wearing loose clothing and hats
Protect babies and children by keeping them cool and out of direct sunlight
Sunday is likely to be the hottest day of this spell, with a strong chance of hitting 30C — which would be the first time this year.
Aviemore, North Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, and the north Highlands are the most likely candidates to reach this mark.
A slight dip in temperatures may occur along the east coast on Sunday due to a developing North Sea breeze, bringing a risk of haar to the northeast.
Nights will remain uncomfortably warm, particularly in the west, where overnight lows could stay in the high teens through much of the night, making for difficult sleeping conditions.
This weekend will also bring very high pollen counts and the highest UV levels of the year, just weeks after the summer solstice.
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