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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Record
Is Scotland set for early August heatwave as extreme temps of 40C predicted in UK?
Almost tropical temperatures are heading for south England but we might fare differently north of the border Scots have enjoyed a decent summer so far. While the weather hasn't been a write off, with mini heatwaves giving us well-deserved days at the beach and family outings here and there, it hasn't been a scorcher from start to finish. Several bouts of storms and downpours have plagued parts of the country, with Met Office yellow weather warnings and flood alerts being issued. But according to weather charts, another hot spell is headed for the UK. August is expected to usher in a heatwave for some, with extreme temperatures of a whopping 40C. James Madden of Exacta Weather says there will be widespread temperatures of the mid to late 30s south of the border. But will Scotland get this same heatwave that is threatening to bring mercury of nearly 40C to the hottest areas? Well, the short answer is no. The beginning of the month starts off semi-strong - the temperature remains steady at around 20C for the first few days of August but then it drops down to the early teens on Wednesday, August 6. On Sunday, August 3, WX Charts predicts some toasty temperatures peaking at 22C in the east of the country, stretching from the Central Belt all the way up to the top of the Highlands. Monday, August 4 is to see more warm temperatures, but not heatwave worthy. The mercury is to reach the same max of 22C around Glasgow, with much of the country seeing warm weather ranging in the mid to high teens. Temperatures are to remain similar for the rest of that week, with mild weather reaching a peak of around 21C, while England sizzles in much hotter conditions. The Met Office's long range forecast from August 2-11 also says unsettled conditions for Scotland are on the way. However, we should also expect some sunny spells and, as mentioned, comfortably warm temperatures. The long range forecast reads: "Rain and showers across Scotland and Northern Ireland will spread east at times, but eastern Scotland should see dry and fine weather continue in shelter of high ground. "High pressure to the southwest of the UK will maintain drier weather across the southern half of the UK, and eastern England will also likely see much more in the way of dry and fine weather as well. "Low pressure to the northwest is never too far away and this may continue to bring unsettled conditions for western Scotland and Northern Ireland, with some breezy winds as well." The elements in late August will turn more "widely settled," with a burst of warmth later in the month. In the meantime, for the week ahead, Honor Criswick, Met Office meteorologist, predicts "persistent outbreaks of rain" alongside "plenty of bright spells" for Scotland, with a warm, muggy, and humid feeling moving in mid-week. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Wednesday, July 30 will see showers on the cards particularly across eastern areas as well as some light outbreaks of rain trying to edge their way into western Scotland, but it will generally be a bright day. Outbreaks of rain will be heavy at times on Thursday morning, with thunderstorms perhaps building as a result of heat and humidity. There could be some isolated showers across Scotland but, again, dry and bright, especially across the east. There is also a chance of showers on Friday and they could be heavy if not quite thundery. But Scotland will benefit from a freshness that will make the end to the week more of a pleasant one.
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
UK weather: Map reveals hottest locations in UK this weekend as Brits to bask in 33C temps, reveals Met Office
BRITS are set to bask in more glorious sunshine today ahead of 33C highs over the weekend. A Met Office map shows which parts of the country are in for the hottest temperatures. 4 4 4 It comes after the mercury soared to 28C yesterday as the UK hailed the returned of the sunshine after a miserable bout of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Meteorologist Clare Nasir said: "Prepare for some hot conditions as a heatwave returns to the UK." She explained high pressure is building from the south today "allowing for that brighter weather, that sunshine", continuing into tomorrow. "The peak of the heat is likely to be on Saturday, with temperatures climbing into the 30s," added Ms Nasir, with a map showing 33C in the southeast. "A similar situation on Sunday, again with lots of sunshine." A heatwave in the UK is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days, with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature thresholds. Across the north and west of the UK this is 25C, and across Greater London and the Home Counties, 28C. Fellow Met Office meteorologist Honor Criswick said: "It's really on Friday that we start to see that widespread heat, and this time once again across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland - but the highest temperatures, once again, across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, parts of the Midlands and also the southwest. "As we head further into the weekend, once again we can really see that intense heat becoming widespread across the country." She described Saturday as "dry, settled and that sunshine is set to be intense", with a "fairly similar picture" on Sunday. Lewis Hamilton and Co face British GP nightmare as weather warning is issued at Silverstone Referring to Sunday, she added: "Temperatures aren't going to be quite as warm, but nevertheless it is still going to be very warm indeed in that sunshine. It comes as a hosepipe ban is due to come into effect tomorrow in Yorkshire after the region saw one of its driest springs on record. The temporary use ban restricts the use of hosepipes to water gardens, washing private vehicles, filling domestic pools or cleaning outdoor surfaces until there's been a "significant rainfall". 5-day weather forecast Today: Cloudy in the north and west, with patchy drizzle at first. Dry for most elsewhere, with sunny intervals. Temperatures widely above average, becoming hot across parts of Southern and Southwestern England and Wales. Tonight: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain in the northwest. Elsewhere, dry with long clear spells, some patchy fog across parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Northwest England. Warm. Friday: Dry and sunny widely away from the northwest. Light winds, with temperatures above average for most. Becoming hot across Western England, Eastern Wales and Eastern Scotland. Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Dry with plenty of sunshine. Becoming very warm or hot through the period with some uncomfortable warm nights by the weekend. 4
Daily Record
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Record
How Scotland's weather is looking this week as London's 33C compared to meagre 13C in Tiree
Tiree is often referred to as the 'Hawaii of the North' and is considered one of the sunniest places in the UK - but that wasn't the case yesterday The UK is set for another day of sweltering conditions today with temperatures due to hit 35C in some areas. Much of England is set to be entering the fifth day of a heatwave. But not everyone will be basking in the toasty temperatures. An amber heat health alert has been extended across England until 9pm on Wednesday, July 2. However, there was quite an incredible contrast in the maximum temperature north and south of the border on Monday, June 30. In London, Heathrow recorded a piping hot 33.1C, while the thermometer only climbed to a meagre 13.7C in the Isle of Tiree in the north of Scotland. That's a near 20C difference from the highest point of the country to the lowest. The disparity is even more staggering due to the fact that Tiree, the westernmost island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides, is often dubbed the ' Hawaii of the North '. Tiree, also known as the Land Below the Waves, is very distinctly placed when it comes to the elements. The island owes much of its unique character to the Gulf Stream, which carries warm currents from the Caribbean across the Atlantic and washes them along Scotland's west coast. Thanks to this oceanic gift, Tiree enjoys some of the mildest weather in the country, and an annual sunshine tally of around 1,500 hours, more than London. Evidently, this stat doesn't seem to have stood up in the last day or so - and it seems this north/south divide is continuing. Looking ahead to how Scotland is going to fare weather-wise this week, Honor Criswick, Met Office Meteorologist, outlined more cloud and some showers for some. She said: "It's been a very hot end to June but is there a change on the way for the beginning of July? It will still be very warm for the next 24 hours or so, but fresher feeling air is on the way. "It will be brighter, too, across western parts of Scotland... but plenty of cloud across eastern parts of Scotland... is where showers could develop. "These could possibly be heavy showers... but across the south and south-east, it will be wall-to-wall blue skies for many areas. It is set to be particularly hot around London, Sussex, Kent, and parts of East Anglia. "This may trigger some heavy showers into the afternoon and we may possibly see some thunderstorms, but these will tend to be located if they do take place." Moving into Wednesday, July 2, showers are predicted to make a comeback across north west parts of Scotland, as we start to see more and more cloud throughout the course of the day, particularly around late afternoon. "Once again there is a chance we could see the odd heavier shower, but it will be feeling fresher across the north with more of a breeze," Honor went on. "Many areas are likely to see a 8-9C difference in temperatures. "It will still be warm in the sunshine, but it's not going to be muggy or uncomfortable. The main shower risk is for the far north of Scotland, where they could be heavy. Otherwise, there'll be fairly similar temperatures to Tuesday. Still that fresher feeling air across the north but temperatures still mid to high teens." The end of the week will see most of the north/south split, as on Friday, July 4, wet and windy weather will drift in across Scotland, possibly bringing blustery outbreaks. Annoyingly, temperatures in the high teens will be offset by this unsettled weather, although the country will face largely similar conditions to Wednesday and Thursday. The weekend is set to kick off with more cloud and rain on Saturday, as well as showery outbreaks. "There will perhaps be more high cloud creating hazy conditions at times, otherwise it'll generally be a pleasant end to the week," Honor added promisingly. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
The Independent
28-06-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Map: Where second UK heatwave of 2025 will hit as temperatures set to soar to 32C
Britons are set to bask in another heatwave as temperatures rise to 30C this weekend and get even hotter into next week. Unsettled conditions on Thursday and Friday will still see temperatures steadily rise, with highs potentially reaching 28C in the south and east by Friday, the Met Office said. Thunderstorms are possible with warm, humid air set to linger in the south and east on Thursday, with maximum temperatures of 27C in eastern England, the forecaster added. But temperatures are unlikely to feel 'quite as muggy', meteorologist Honor Criswick said. 'For the first part of the day, it is set to be unsettled (with) outbreaks of quite heavy rain at times, particularly across Scotland,' he said. 'But it's fairly fast moving, so by the time we reach the afternoon, particularly from the west, we're going to see the return of those bright and sunny spells. 'And behind this area of rain, a much fresher feel to the air as well.' On Friday, forecasters said the unsettled conditions look set to continue. According to the Met Office, rain could be heavy in the west, while the east of England could remain dry, escaping with some sunny intervals. Parts of the south and east may also remain very warm, with highs potentially reaching 28C as the muggy air returns. Temperatures are expected to peak on Monday when much of the country will see temperatures in the early to mid-30s, the UK Health Security Agency said. It comes as the UKHSA issued an amber heat health alert, covering London, the East Midlands, South East, South West and East of England. It is in place from midday on Friday and will last until 6pm on Tuesday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also issued a yellow alert for Yorkshire and Humber and the West Midlands for the same time period, with the agency warning of significant impacts across health and social care services. Going into next week, a low pressure system passes to the north west of the UK on Monday bringing wetter windier conditions to the region. There will be dry and hot weather elsewhere across the country with temperatures reaching 32C in London and the south east, the Met Office forecast shows. Dr Akshay Deoras, a research scientist in the department of meteorology, University of Reading, urged people to 'treat extreme heat with the same respect you'd show a dangerous storm.' He advised against going outdoors during the hottest part of the day and stressed the importance of staying hydrated – drinking water regularly, even without feeling thirsty, and avoiding alcohol, which 'can accelerate dehydration.' To stay cool, he recommended wearing loose, light-coloured clothing and using a wide-brimmed hat when outside. People were also urged not to brush off symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat or headaches. 'These warning signs can rapidly escalate into life-threatening heatstroke if ignored,' he said. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should move to a cooler area, remove excess clothing and apply cold water to the skin, he added.
The Guardian
26-06-2025
- Climate
- The Guardian
Heat alerts issued for most of England as temperatures above 30C forecast again
An amber heat-health alert has been issued for much of England, with temperatures expected to rise above 30C (86F) over the weekend. The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), covers London, the East Midlands, and the south-west, south-east and east of England. It is due to come into force at midday on Friday and will remain in place until 6pm on Tuesday. A yellow alert has also been issued for Yorkshire and the Humber, and the West Midlands. The UKHSA warned that the prolonged heat could have a significant impact on health and social care services. It follows a previous amber alert issued on 19 June, when temperatures hit 32.2C in Kew, west London, prompting official heatwave declarations across England and Wales. The latest warnings come as parts of eastern England are forecast to reach 27C on Thursday, with thunderstorms possible in the south and east as a result of lingering warm, humid air. The Met Office meteorologist Honor Criswick said: 'For the first part of the day, it is set to be unsettled, [with] outbreaks of quite heavy rain at times, particularly across Scotland. 'But it's fairly fast moving, so by the time we reach the afternoon, particularly from the west, we're going to see the return of those bright and sunny spells. 'And behind this area of rain, a much fresher feel to the air as well.' Temperatures are expected to climb again before the weekend, with highs of up to 28C in southern and eastern parts of the country expected by Friday, while western regions may have some heavy rain, and the east could remain dry with sunny spells. But Criswick warned that 'low pressure is never too far behind', with 'some rain on the cards to finish off the week and as we head into the weekend'. Scientists say the climate crisis is making heatwaves more frequent and intense, especially during the early part of summer.
