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Katy Scott of BBC Scotland News reports that Scotland is gearing up for what could be its hottest day of the year this upcoming weekend, with temperatures potentially hitting 30C. Major events are set to take place across the country, including TRNSMT in Glasgow, the Tiree Music Festival, and the Island Games returning to Orkney after two decades. As the heatwave looms, advice has been issued to ensure people stay safe in the unusually high temperatures, with particular warnings about the increased risk of wildfires provided by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
The forecast for the weekend predicts blue skies and sunshine across Scotland on Friday, with temperatures in the mid-twenties. Saturday is expected to bring even hotter weather, with potential highs of 30C and clear skies in most areas, with the west of Scotland likely to experience the warmest temperatures. This warm spell is anticipated to extend into Sunday before temperatures start to cool down on Monday, accompanied by showers and cooler air moving in from the north-west, with thunder forecasted in certain regions.
The last of the UK may also experience scorching temperatures over the weekend, with the possibility of some areas entering their third heatwave of the summer. Health alerts have been issued for central and southern parts of England, where highs ranging from 27C to 34C are expected. In Scotland, this weekend might mark the first heatwave of the year, with criteria requiring temperatures to reach 25C on three consecutive days in the same area to meet the threshold. The article also mentions the record-breaking warm weather experienced by Scotland this year, especially during spring and early summer.
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