Temperatures set to rise in Oxford as weather warning issued further north
While Scots are being warned to plan ahead as Storm Floris is set to batter parts of the country with winds of up to 85mph, Oxford residents can expect to enjoy temperatures between 24°C and 25°C this week.
The hottest day is set to be Saturday, according to the Met Office, with highs of 25°C.
The coolest is set to be Tuesday, with highs of 22°C.
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An amber weather warning is in place for the majority of Scotland between 10am and 10pm on Monday, while a yellow warning for wind is also in place as far south as Manchester and north Wales as well as the entirety of Northern Ireland between 6am and midnight on Monday.
The Met Office has warned of potential travel disruption when the summer storm hits, with the Scottish Transport Secretary saying the unseasonable weather makes raising awareness even more important.
Network Rail has warned of disruption to trains as a result of the weather, while cancellations to ferry services are also likely.
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Train operator LNER has warned passengers not to travel north of Newcastle on Monday as a result of the forecast.
Those intending to travel on Monday can do so on Sunday, the operator said, with tickets also being valid until Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Avanti West Coast advised passengers not to travel north of Preston on Monday as it expects its Scottish-English routes to be 'heavily affected' by Storm Floris.
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