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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Record
Scots to see piping 25C temperatures in 'Spanish scorcher' heading for the UK
Scots are expecting more searing temperatures in mid-June, after this current showery spell. Scots enjoyed this year's first 'mini-heatwave', which lasted throughout most of May, as we saw the sunniest spring on record. And while we're currently seeing our fair share of rain, temperatures in the UK are set to soar in a 'Spanish scorcher' that's on its way, with the mercury in Scotland to reach a piping 25C. It comes as hot air blows over to the UK from sunny Spain, which has hit a searing 40C in early summer temperatures across the Iberian peninsula. And as this 'Spanish scorcher' makes its way over, the current showery spell is set to come to a welcome end. According to advanced weather maps on WX Charts, Thursday, June 12 is set to kick off the scorcher, with Scottish temperatures set to soar to a piping 25C in northern parts of the country, rivalling the current hottest temperature of the year so far. Auchincruvie, in South Ayrshire, and Tyndrum, in Stirlingshire, both recorded temperatures of 25.5C on Tuesday, May 13, but it's yet to be seen whether the piping weather expected on June 12 will break this current record. The mercury is forecast to range between a reasonable 19C and a searing 24C in the central belt on this day, while the Western Isles can expect cooler temperatures of around 14C. As usual, the south of England is set to see even hotter temperatures over the coming scorcher that are expected to reach a whopping 30C. The Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze said: 'Summer is starting, so bring on the rain. But temperatures are forecast to rise in the second week of June, with computer models showing Spain's exceptional heat making a beeline for the UK. 'The likelihood is growing of temperatures around 30C or just above in mid-June, as hot air from the continent pushes towards Britain.' BBC Weather said: 'After changeable conditions, there's a possible warmer spell next week. And further into June should be mostly settled and warm, with largely summery and dry conditions." And these hot temperatures are expected to be recurring throughout summer, as the Met Office has predicted it to be a 'hotter than usual' season. The Met Office's three-month outlook suggests that the likelihood of a hot summer is higher than usual, bringing an increased risk of heatwaves. The forecast indicates that it is 2.3 times more likely than normal for the UK to experience a hot meteorological summer, which started yesterday, June 1, and ends on August 31. However, the national forecaster does admit that it can be difficult to predict the weather for the whole season so far in advance. The Met Office said: "It's not possible to predict the exact weather for an entirety of meteorological summer, and it's also not possible to predict the exact temperatures summer weather may reach. "When talking over such long periods, weather models are run hundreds of times to give an indication of the likely scenarios and give probabilities of different dominant conditions. "While long range outlooks, used primarily by contingency planners, suggest an above-average chance of warmer-than-average conditions, this is not an indication of an imminent record-breaking summer, as the cooler, or more average conditions remain possible." In terms of sunshine, we've already seen more than we had for the entirety of last summer, and if the Met Office's long range forecast for the next three months is accurate, Scots are set to see plenty more beach days, barbecues and picnics over the coming weeks and months. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Exact date Spanish scorcher sends UK mercury soaring to 31C as maps turn red
Temperatures could reach as high as 31C soon thanks to a 'Spanish scorcher' sending hot air barrelling towards the UK - while the Met Office has talked up the chances of a 'hotter than usual' summer Britain is set to be hit by a 400 mile-wide 'Spanish scorcher' as temperatures finally top 30C. After the record spring sizzle, summer is beginning with drizzle and a cooldown this week, with disappointing 16-20C highs over the next few days and soggy spells. But hot air blowing from melting Spain - which has ushered in 40C early summer temperatures across the Iberian peninsula - is due to blow to Britain after the weekend, according to weather maps. BBC Weather has predicted that the mercury will nudge 27C by next Wednesday and other weather forecasters have said 31C will follow, beating the 29.3C hottest day of the year recorded on May 1. Forecasters said the heat could last for weeks, with the Met Office yesterday predicting that this summer is twice as likely to be hotter than normal. It comes as spring is set to be confirmed as one of the hottest, sunniest and driest ever Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze said: 'Summer is starting, so bring on the rain. 'But temperatures are forecast to rise in the second week of June, with computer models showing Spain's exceptional heat making a beeline for the UK. 'The likelihood is growing of temperatures around 30C or just above in mid-June, as hot air from the continent pushes towards Britain.' BBC Weather said: 'After changeable conditions, there's a possible warmer spell next week. And further into June should be mostly settled and warm, with largely summery and dry conditions." A Met Office forecaster said: 'It will feel cooler, with widespread heavy rain on Tuesday and spells of showers from Wednesday onwards, perhaps with strong winds. "But high pressure will probably become more dominant over the weekend and towards mid-June. There's the chance of a few hot days. "From June 14 to 28 has a mixture of Atlantic weather systems and sunny periods, and perhaps hot spells." In the meantime, Monday is set to start bright and sunny in most areas but will turn cloudier throughout the day, with heavy rain in Northern Ireland and parts of western Scotland. Temperatures will reach a daytime maximum of 22C in London, 19C in Manchester, 18C in Belfast and Cardiff, and 17C in Edinburgh. UK weather forecast Monday: Initially dry and sunny with light winds, but turning increasingly cloudy from the west. Heavy rain spreads across Northern Ireland and into western Scotland through the evening. Windy here too. Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday: Heavy rain clears eastwards early on Tuesday morning, leaving a legacy of blustery showers across the country. Further outbreaks of rain on Wednesday and Thursday, but some brighter spells too.
Scottish Sun
21-04-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Exact date ‘three weeks of sunshine' to arrive in Scotland as weather experts predict '25C heat surge'
Read on to find out when the sunshine will return HOTTING UP Exact date 'three weeks of sunshine' to arrive in Scotland as weather experts predict '25C heat surge' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTLAND is set to bask in three weeks of sunshine with temperatures rising to a sizzling 25C, weather experts predict. Punters across the country enjoyed some warm weather over the Easter weekend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Scotland is set to soak up three weeks of sunshine Credit: Andrew Barr 5 Punters across the country enjoyed some warm weather over the Easter weekend Credit: Alamy 5 The weather map show high pressure bringing in heat from Europe Parks were full of kids rolling their eggs and adults made the most of the day-long rays by enjoying a coffee or drink al fresco. But Easter Monday has been a bit soggy. The good news is that after a rainy afternoon this bank holiday Monday, it's blue sky time once again. Scots are set to soak in three weeks of sunshine starting on Thursday. And the mercury could hit highs of 25C during this time amid a 600 mile-wide 'continental heat surge'. Skies clear after Wednesday as high pressure brings heat from Europe. Forecasters said sunshine, dry skies and rising temperatures will last for around three weeks in Scotland through late April and the first half of May. The mercury will hit 18C in Scotland by the weekend. A sizzling 25C is expected in Scotland in early May for the hottest day of the year so far north of the border. The Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze said: 'This is turning into the spring that keeps on giving. Watch snow fall in two Irish counties as 'sun splits stones' in south 'High pressure and increasing sunshine is due from Thursday, with a steady rise in temperatures and 25C expected in Scotland in the first half of May. 'And fine weather looks set to continue well into May.' BBC Weather said: 'Warmer trends across the UK are favoured for late April and beginning of May.' A Met Office forecaster said: "Most areas will be fine and dry from Thursday. 'High pressure is expected to remain dominant in late April and into May, bringing fine conditions and periods of sunshine for the majority of the UK, with temperatures around or slightly above average. 'Towards mid-May has an increasing chance of showers developing.' 5 The mercury could hit highs of 25C during this time amid a 600 mile-wide 'continental heat surge' Credit: Alamy
