Temperatures set to hit 28C in north but coasts cooler

“Temperatures will increase further inland”

Temperatures across the north will be among the highest in the UK at the weekend.

The warm weather has led to a series of warnings for people to behave responsibly during the first days of relaxed lockdown rules.

Fire crews have warned of a “very high” risk of wildfires following several weeks of dry conditions.

Meanwhile, lifeboat stations have encouraged people to stay local and avoid travelling to the coast.

Met Officer forecaster Bonnie Diamond said the north was expected to see the best of today’s weather with highs of 28C in Aviemore. Coasts will be cooler with 18C expected in Aberdeen.

She said: “The north, particularly the north-west, will have some of the hottest temperatures in the UK with southerly winds bringing the nicer weather.

“Areas facing east will have some lower temperatures, though, with an element of the wind coming off the North Sea. The temperature will increase the further inland you go.”

The lifeboat station in Macduff warned against driving to the coast.

Lifeboat operations manager Roy Morrison said: “Our team of dedicated volunteers is always there to help but, in order to attend a shout, we must break physical distancing instructions, putting ourselves and our families at risk.

“We also cannot be everywhere at once, if we see a sudden increase in people visiting the coast from Portsoy to Gardenstown our volunteer-run service could struggle to meet demand.”