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06-07-2025
- Climate
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Exact date Edinburgh heatwave coming as residents set for temperatures of 27C
With grey skies over Edinburgh on Sunday, residents might be wondering where the summer sun has gone. According to the Met Office, warmer days are right around the corner. While rain persists overnight on July 6, blue skies are set to arrive on Monday morning. Forecasters have suggested temperatures will reach 20C by late afternoon on July 7. Moving through the week, and residents can expect a balmy 27C on Friday. READ MORE: Edinburgh businessman ran brothel from notorious sauna but was caught after tragedy READ MORE: Ryanair flight 'utter chaos' as passengers 'jump off wing' with 18 people injured In between, some clouds will cover the city over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. However, warmer temperatures are still expected. A Met Office spokesperson said: "Dry with sunny spells at first, then clouds building during the morning. "A scattering of showers possible in the afternoon, but staying dry for most. Light winds. Maximum temperature 19C. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday: Ridge of high pressure will bring mostly dry and settled weather with sunny spells. Becoming warmer with mostly light winds." The sunny spell will stretch into Saturday, with another day of clear skies and bright sun. Temperatures will reach 25C, with a UV index of six in the early afternoon. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Leith gala day cancelled as 'appalling and dangerous' weather conditions hit Edinburgh
The popular Leith gala day has been cancelled as 'appalling' weather conditions hit Edinburgh. The event kicked off on Saturday, June 14, but organisers have since made the decision to pull the festival due to 'dangerous thunder and lightning'. It comes amid a yellow weather warning for adverse conditions across Edinburgh and the Lothians. READ MORE: Hollywood actor spotted on Edinburgh city centre street leaving fans starstruck READ MORE: Man arrested over shooting of two gangland Scots outside of Spanish bar Organisers claim it "was not an easy decision". A statement published online reads: "Due to appalling weather and dangerous thunder and lightning, for safety reasons we are closing the gala day event. "This was not an easy decision. We did try to persevere but today the weather was not on our side. "Thanks to all traders and public that braced the weather. Leith Festival." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Locals have been left gutted by the circumstances. One person said: "Such a shame but safety must come first. Well done to everyone today for trying to make it happen". Another said: "So sorry for all of you who I know put so much work into organising this event." During the day Met forecasters warn spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures as well as a small chance of communities being cut off by flooded roads. They also say, where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and cancellations to public transport. Power cuts could also occur and homes and businesses could be flooded quickly.
