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Daily Record
03-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Record
Brits braced for 'record-breaking summer' as July could be hottest we've ever seen
Scotland's weather has been a real mixed bag as of late, from intense heat to thunderstorms ushering in weather warnings. The country experienced heavy downpours and gusts of 40mph on Wednesday, July 2. As we approach the weekend, the Met Office has now rolled out another yellow warning for heavy rain on our west coast lasting a whopping 33 hours. More than a whopping 100mm of rainfall and 50mph winds is expected for some areas. The warning comes into effect at 6am on Friday, July 4, and ends at 3pm on Saturday, July 5, with 40 to 60 mm rain expected to build up quite widely with in excess of 100 mm over a few mountains. Rain will be accompanied by wind, especially during the day on Friday when gales will reach 40 to 50 mph around coasts and hills. However, it's not all bad, as Britain is also apparently bracing for a potentially record-breaking summer, with odds of 3/1 that this month becomes the hottest July the UK has ever seen, according to betting experts. Shane Orton, spokesperson at Betideas, said: "The data is pointing toward a very hot month here in the UK. A 3/1 chance for the warmest July ever doesn't come around often. "With the way temperatures have been trending, it wouldn't be a surprise to see another record fall. We're not saying it's a certainty, but it's definitely on the cards." Those in the know say there's a one-in-four chance we'll top all previous records for monthly average temperatures in the country. The odds of breaking the all-time UK temperature record are much slimmer, though. There's a smaller chance - currently 12/1 - that we could see the hottest single July day ever recorded in the UK, which would mean breaking the extreme 40.3C set in 2022. Globally, however, the heat is even more intense, with odds of 4/7, there's a strong 64 per cent probability that this will be the warmest July the planet has seen since records began. Shane went on: "Hitting over 40 degrees again would take an extraordinary run of hot days and very specific conditions. It's not impossible, but 12/1 feels about right. It's a long shot, but one worth watching. "Globally, the picture is even more striking. With a 64 per cent chance of being the hottest July on record worldwide, we're seeing clear signs of the planet heating up year on year. "The odds strongly suggest that July 2025 will be another climate milestone - and not one we'll be celebrating." All these numbers may have weather watchers wondering - will Scotland ever hit the elusive 40C mark? STV weatherman, Sean Batty, says "never say never". "We've already seen it in England – 40.3C in Lincolnshire in 2022, less than 200 miles from the Scottish border," the well-known meteorologist told STV. "So, is 40C in Scotland really that far-fetched? Honestly, I'd say never say never – that's one thing meteorology has taught me. But realistically, it's still unlikely in our lifetimes." He went on, reasoning: "What's more plausible is seeing temperatures over 35C within the next decade, and mid-30s becoming more common by the 2050s as our climate continues to warm. Who knows? Maybe one day."
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
GTA 6 odds: Traders predict $1 billion in pre-sales and record-breaking sales potential
Rockstar Games has finally confirmed the release date for GTA 6. While hardcore fans may be disappointed by the wait, as the game won't be released until May 26, 2026, the hype surrounding it continues to grow. Rockstar is expected to rake in at least $1 billion in pre-sales, with traders estimating a 60% chance of that happening. The buzz surrounding GTA 6 is so massive that some believe it could rival Minecraft in terms of success, with a 40% chance that its sales will even surpass the record-breaking game. As expected, a high-quality game like this won't come cheap, with traders predicting a price tag of at least $90 when it finally hits shelves. Also Read: Leaked GTA 6 map details Vice City, what heist fans can expect? Speaking to HT, revealed their latest odds surrounding the much-anticipated release of GTA 6, highlighting just how high expectations are for Rockstar's next blockbuster. The platform gives 4/6 odds (-150) that the game will reach $1 billion in pre-sales, and even shorter odds of 2/5 (-250) for hitting that milestone within the first three days. The likelihood of GTA 6 surpassing GTA V in total copies sold is heavily favoured at 1/8 (-800), while the chances of it overtaking Minecraft stand at 6/4 (+150), with 1/2 (-200) odds against. Pricing predictions suggest the game could retail at $90 or more in the U.S., with odds at 4/5 (-125), compared to 10/11 (-110) for a lower price point. In the UK, the release price is expected to be £70 or more at 8/11 (-138), versus evens (+100) for it to be less. Also Read: GTA 6: Release date, price, pre-order details, characters, and more Betideas spokesman Steven McQuillan reacted to the presented odds and said, "The hysteria around GTA 6 is something like we have never seen before when it comes to a video game release. The 1:31 long trailer for the game has 245,000,000 views on Youtube which just shows the hype around the game.' He continued, "With the release date officially set for May 26, 2026, fans of the GTA franchise can now begin their countdown to what is anticipated to be a groundbreaking game. However, there is significant disappointment in the fanbase regarding the delay.' McQuillan added, 'The traders at Betideas believe that this disappointment will not derail the hype train, and we are to expect some eye watering sales numbers. They expect the game to cost at least $90 to purchase and for pre-sales to reach at least $1billion.'
