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GLASGOW WEATHER
Glasgow typically sees its warmest weather in July, with average temperatures around 15°C, while January is the coldest month, averaging 4°C.
October tends to be the wettest month, with around 85.5mm of rainfall, and February is usually the windiest, with average wind speeds of 20mph.
Although Glasgow has a reputation for being one of the UK's rainiest cities, it isn't officially the wettest — that title goes to Cardiff. On average, Glasgow records around 791.6mm of rainfall per year.
Latest weather news
As reported by the Glasgow Times, here is a selection of the latest weather stories.
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The Great Storm
Often referred to as 'Hurricane Low Q' or 'The Great Storm', this devastating weather event struck Central Scotland in January 1968, with Glasgow hit hardest. Gusts reached 103mph at Glasgow Airport, with wind speeds topping 90 knots across much of the central belt.
The storm caused widespread destruction, resulting in the deaths of nine people in Glasgow and 28 across Scotland. Thousands of homes were damaged and key infrastructure severely impacted, making it one of the most destructive natural disasters in Scotland's recorded history.
Memories of Glasgow's great storm - 50 years on
In the aftermath, the storm led to huge changes in weather forecasting, emergency response planning, and building regulations – shaping how the country prepares for severe weather events today.
Who issues weather warnings?
Weather warnings in the UK are issued by the Met Office, the nation's official weather service. Alerts are issued when severe weather is expected to cause disruption or pose a risk to life.
Warnings can be given up to seven days in advance for a range of conditions – including heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, snow, lightning, ice, extreme heat and fog. Each warning outlines when it's in place and explains the potential impact.
You can find the Met Office UK Storm Centre here.
What do the weather warning colours mean?
Weather warnings are colour-coded based on two factors: the potential impact of the weather and how likely it is to happen.
These impacts can range from travel delays and power cuts to damage to property, loss of water supplies and, in the most serious cases, a danger to life.
Yellow Warning: Signals the potential for disruption. Most people can continue with their day as usual, but some may experience issues – particularly with travel. Always read the full warning to understand the specific risk.
Amber Warning: Indicates a higher likelihood of severe weather. There may be travel disruption, power outages, and a greater risk to life and property. You should consider changing your plans and take precautions to stay safe.
Red Warning: The most serious alert, red warnings mean dangerous and potentially life-threatening weather is expected. Major disruption is likely, and you should avoid travelling and follow official advice from emergency services.
(Image: Newsquest) You can find the Met Office's full guide to weather advice here.
How are storms named?
Storms are named when they are expected to cause significant disruption or damage. In the UK, a storm will be given a name if it is likely to trigger an amber or red warning under the Met Office's National Severe Weather Warnings system – which considers both the potential impact and the likelihood of that impact occurring.
Storm names are selected from a pre-agreed alphabetical list shared by the Met Office, Met Éireann (Ireland's national forecaster), and KNMI (the Dutch weather service). When a storm meets the criteria for naming, the first of the three agencies to issue a warning assigns the next name on the list.
The Met Office started naming storms in 2015 to help improve public awareness. The naming calendar runs from early September to late August, in line with the period when the UK and surrounding countries are more likely to experience severe weather.
Can I suggest a storm name?
Yes you can!
A new list of names is compiled by Met Éireann, the Met Office and KNMI (The Dutch national weather forecasting service) every year.
You're welcome to suggest names via email [nameourstorms@metoffice.gov.uk] or through the Met Office's online form.
Storm names 24/25
The full list for 2024/25 is: Ashley, Bert, Conall, Darragh, Eowyn, Floris, Gerben, Hugo, Izzy, James, Kayleigh, Lewis, Mavis, Naoise, Otje, Poppy, Rafi, Sayuri, Tilly, Vivienne and Wren.
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