Little-known trick that can help keep bedrooms cool at night as 30C heatwave hits Scotland
Householders are being advised to keep their attic loft hatch open over the coming days amid the heatwave.
2
2
The Met Office is warning that parts of Scotland could reach over 30C tomorrow, with uncomfortably balmy overnight temperatures.
Glasgow is forecast to be 30C tomorrow, but the weather service anticipates some western areas of the country could reach a scorching 32C.
Sunday will remain warm but the mercury will drop off across Scotland.
As the temperatures are set to reach sweltering highs, it's important to know how you can keep cool.
Often, excessive heat can keep us up at night, taking away our important sleep.
But there's a little tip that can help with that.
By leaving your attic hatch open in the leadup to a heatwave, you can actually reduce the amount of hot air held in your bedrooms that prevents you from sleeping.
When a house heats up, the warm air most often gets stuck on the second floor.
This is where most bedrooms are, so they tend to be the hottest.
By opening your attic hatch, you are allowing air to rise higher, leading it away from your bedrooms.
Full list of TRNSMT bar prices revealed as pints are hiked up
This can help to bring the overall temperatures down, allowing you to sleep peacefully.
This was found by experts at the University of Salford's Energy House 2.0, which is home to the most expansive climate simulation chamber in the world.
They have partnered with Barratt Redrow to explore how households can combat the hot summers brought on by global warming.
Oliver Novakovic, from Barratt and David Wilson Homes, said: "The country is seeing more frequent and intense weather extremes due to climate change.
"As part of this, there is an increasing risk of overheating, even during cooler summers, which has a detrimental effect on wellbeing.
"We're working with the University of Salford to test new technologies alongside simple methods of reducing overheating and improving air quality, so the homes that are built in the next 10 or even 50 years can cope with rising temperatures."
He also recommends keeping curtains and windows closed until temperatures outside start to cool down to prevent hot air entering, and switching to low-energy LED lightbulbs as they produce less heat.
Keeping electricals off is a win in two ways, as not only does it reduce heat buildup, but it can also bring down your energy bills.
And if you have to use bigger appliances like washing machines and dryers, try to use them when it's coolest outside to prevent more heat building up.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
BBC News
39 minutes ago
- BBC News
Storm Floris: Yellow wind warning for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland faces possible disruption on Monday as Storm Floris moves in from the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for strong winds from 06:00 BST Monday until 06:00 gusts of up to 50mph (80km/h) are expected across much of Northern winds of about 70mph (115km/h) are expected towards the north coast and more exposed areas. A degree of uncertainty remains around the exact track of the storm, with further updates expected over the storm is also expected to bring a spell of heavy and persistent rain, mainly through the first half of Monday before Floris is the first storm to hit Ireland and the UK since Storm Éowyn in storm sparked a rare red warning for Northern Ireland, and the first red warning for the whole island of Ireland. Ahead of the storm, Newry, Mourne and Down council has decided to close the district's forests, country parks, and community trails on Monday. Among the green spaces affected include Castlewellan, Delamont, Kilbroney, Slieve Gullion and Warrenpoint Municipal associated facilities, including cafes, caravan parks, and mountain bike trails, will also be council is also advising the public not to visit play parks, outdoor sports facilities, beaches, harbours, nature reserves and coastal sites on Forest Park will close on Sunday and campers will be asked to leave by 18:00 BST to allow staff to lock the park securely. The closure includes the campsite in the main park and Drumbuck Valley Mountain Park will also be closed on Monday due to the expected adverse conditions, Northern Ireland Water has City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has warned there will be disruption to council services and facilities on Monday due to the storm including parks, open spaces, golf courses, caravan parks and household recycling Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has also advised the public not to visit affected forests and parks on Monday and Tuesday until the high winds subside. The Republic of Ireland is also set to feel the force of Floris on Monday, which is a bank holiday in the northern areas are expected to get the strongest winds, gusts of up to 50mph (80km/h) are expected quite Éireann forecaster Andrew Doran-Sherlock said: "As this is a Public Holiday Weekend with a large number of outdoor events and with many people going camping, etc, and with an increased usage of temporary structures such as tents, more people will be at a greater risk of exposure than would normally be the case."He added: "Our advice would be to pay attention to the weather forecasts and warnings issued over the weekend and take them into consideration with any plans you have. "And as always, please heed the advice of local authorities."
The Sun
10 hours ago
- The Sun
Huge blaze breaks out at Scots church as fire crews race to tackle flames and locals evacuated
A MAJOR fire has broken out at a popular church in Cumbernauld, sparking an evacuation of nearby premises. The blaze erupted at St Mungo's Trinity Parish on the town's St Mungo's Road earlier this evening. 5 5 5 Large flames have been seen ripping through the B-listed local landmark's pyramidal roof. Large plumes of dark smoke have billowed over the neighborhood. Police have warned people to avoid the area and local streets have been evacuated. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they received the first report around 7.30pm. An SFRS spokesperson said eight appliances have been dispatched to tackle the inferno. The church is also close to a sheltered housing complex, with smoke billowing over the surrounding area. A local resident told The Scottish Sun: "I was at the park with my daughter, then everyone started running. The smoke took over the park. "We came out and we seen it. I was like 'wow'. "It's a shame. We saw people leaving the church - there must have been a service on or something. "They'll need to watch as old people live nearby. Other buildings could catch fire." Fire crews are still in attendance. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.50pm on Saturday, 2 August 2025, we were called to a fire at St Mungo's Church, St Mungo's Road, Cumbernauld. "The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is in attendance. The church is well-ablaze, so as a precaution a number of premises in the street have been evacuated. "Due to the volume of smoke from the fire, we are advising people to avoid the area and for residents in nearby Cumbernauld Town Centre and in the Seafar area to, if possible, stay indoors and to keep your windows and doors closed until further notice. "Enquiries into the cause of the fire are continuing." 5
Telegraph
12 hours ago
- Telegraph
Do not open doors unnecessarily during Storm Floris, Met Office warns
The Met Office has warned people to only open doors where 'needed' during Storm Floris. The forecaster said the storm will bring 'unusually windy weather' for this time of year, with 85mph gales and heavy rain set to hit parts of the UK. A yellow warning for wind has been issued for northern parts of the country from 6am on Monday to 6am on Tuesday. In a post on X linking to advice on how to stay safe in a storm, the Met Office said: 'Storm Floris is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain for parts of the UK from Monday. 'Stay #WeatherReady and check out some advice from our partners about keeping yourself, your home, and your garden safe.' #StormFloris is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain for parts of the UK from Monday Stay #WeatherReady and check out some advice from our partners about keeping yourself, your home and your garden safe — Met Office (@metoffice) August 2, 2025 Other advice includes 'open[ing] internal doors only as needed, and close them behind you', parking vehicles in a garage, secure loose objects such as ladders, garden furniture or anything else that could be blown into windows and stay indoors as much as possible. Forecasters add that if you need to leave your home, then try not to walk or shelter close to buildings and trees. The Met Office said the strongest winds will most likely affect Scotland on Monday afternoon and night, but 'there remains some uncertainty in the depth and track of Floris'. It added: 'Winds will first ease in the west during later Monday but remaining very strong overnight until early Tuesday in the east. Heavy rain may also contribute to the disruption in places.' The warning zone covers Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland, north Wales and the north of England. Alex Burkill, a Met Office meteorologist, said: 'It's not that often that we get storms during the summer months, but it's worth bearing in mind that at this time of year we could see some increased disruption because of the fact that the trees are full of leaf and there are lots of outdoor activities planned. 'You may be camping, you may be trying to head to a festival... as a result, we could see some significant impacts because of not only the rain, but also the winds.' The Met Office added that flying debris may cause injuries and pose a danger to life in places inside the warning zone, along with large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads, and properties. Forecasters also said it was possible that tiles will be blown from roofs, and there may be power cuts, while rail, air, and ferry services could be disrupted. Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024-25 naming season, which runs from early September to late August, and January's Storm Eowyn was the most recent. Named storms are more frequent in late autumn and winter but are 'not uncommon' for summer, the Met Office said. The weekend will see a combination of sunshine and showers before Floris hits. Meanwhile, the Environment Agency said the forecast rain will not counteract the impacts of the driest start of the year since 1976 but will provide some short-term relief. The UK has experienced three heatwaves so far this summer, which have left four regions of England in drought. Stuart Sampson, the Environment Agency national drought manager, said that river flows and reservoir levels continue to be a concern, adding: 'Everyone can play their part by using a little less water to ease pressures on our water supply.'
