It’s hot over yet
Saharan surges predicted again in two weeks’ time
SCOTS could be set to swelter in more heatwaves expected next month, according to forecasters.
Saharan surges of up to 27C will hit the country from August 7 to 21.
The Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze said: “After the record heat, four more spells which people would call heatwaves are forecast this summer.
“There is a good signal for warm conditions this coming weekend, and then into midAugust and also late August.
“Scotland is looking at warm highs in the mid-20s. Heat from
Europe and north Africa is likely again. And another hot spell is expected in September.”
A Met Office forecaster said: “The weekend has potential for hot weather in the south-east, with the north likely to see showers, before fine and dry weather may extend across much of the UK.
“August 7-21 has temperatures generally above normal across the south, with some potentially hot spells, while remaining closer to average in the north.”
The good spell will make a return after the country recently recorded its hottest day since records began.
A roasting 34.8C was reached at Charterhall in the Borders on July 19. At Eskdalemuir in
Dumfries and Galloway, it was 30.4C, while the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh recorded 30.8C and a peak of 29.9C was reached in Aviemore.
The weather turned a cooler corner on Wednesday and just days after Scotland sizzled, torrential rain lashed parts of the country at the weekend.
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for rain again yesterday with heavy showers and longer spells of rain and thunderstorms causing travel disruption and flooding.
The warning was in place until 9pm last night.