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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Brits set to bask in glorious 30C highs this weekend after days of thunderstorms and rain
Revellers are set to flock to beaches and parks to make the most of the weather HOTTING UP Brits set to bask in glorious 30C highs this weekend after days of thunderstorms and rain SUN-seeking Brits are set to bask in glorious weather over the weekend - with temperatures set to reach more than 30C. The Met Office has predicted a scorcher for some parts of the country, which could reach the heatwave criteria between tomorrow and Monday. 7 Parts of the UK will reach heatwave criteria Credit: Alamy 7 Friday will be the coolest of the four days, with a max temperature of 27C Credit: MET Office 7 But sun-seekers will be out in full force on Monday, with temperatures set to reach 31C Credit: MET Office 7 The weather will be hotting up over the next few days Credit: PA Londoners are preparing for temperatures reaching 31C, with the Midlands and Suffolk not far behind in the high 20s. Areas in the north and west of the UK may not reach the same heights, but could still hit the mid to low 20s. It comes after parts of Britain were battered by a spate of thunderstorms and rain last weekend. The news will come to the relief of partygoers at Glastonbury Festival, who have been spotted trudging through mud in ponchos and wellies this morning. Attendees refused to let the poor weather dampen their spirits as thousands descended onto Worthy Farm. The weather on Thursday should improve as the rest of the festival is set to be mostly dry and mild, with temperatures in the low 20s. Met Office forecaster Paul Gundersen said: "Elsewhere through Thursday, rain will move eastwards across the UK, clearing to showers, with some sunny spells breaking through at times. "Friday will start dry in the east, with rain moving in from the west, becoming showery later." The forecaster added that a heatwave is looking likely this weekend. Friday could set the tone for the rest of the weekend, with highs of 27C in the south and east of the country. Sun-seekers will be out in full force on Saturday and Sunday, with the mercury set to reach the low 30s and high 20s. Monday is predicted to be the hottest of the four-day stretch, with sunshine revellers set to flock to beaches and parks to make the most of the glorious weather. Posting on X, the forecaster confirmed: "Some places could reach heatwave criteria over the coming few days." My dream pool was £40,000 so I DIYd my own 18ft version in February all for this summer heatwave - it's saved me £37,000 A heatwave in the UK is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days, with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature thresholds. Across the north and west of the UK this is 25C, and across Greater London and the Home Counties, 28C. The UK's June temperature record stands at 35.6C, which was set in Southampton in 1976. Current forecasts suggest the record is unlikely to be broken this time - but it will come close. Last week, temperatures peaked slightly higher, reaching the 33C mark. People were spotted flocking to the seaside and rivers so they could take a quick dip to cool off. Others went to sunbathe in parks instead, making the most of their lunch breaks. The mercury was so high that an amber heat health alert was issued for the whole of England. Earlier this week, one school's uniform policy sparked fury among parents when dozens of students were not allowed to attend class despite hot temperatures. More than half the pupils were reportedly missing from Bristol Free School in Southmead during the 30 degrees Celsius heat last week because they were wearing PE kit. Those wearing the school's sport polo shirts and shorts were turned away by leaders at the gates as they arrived in the morning. An email sent from the school to parents the following day clarified students were only allowed to remove the regulation school tie from their uniform for the hot weather. 7 Brits are set to cool off in pools and at beaches Credit: PA 7 The warm weather is set to last into next week Credit: EPA
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Brits set to bask in glorious 30C highs this weekend after days of thunderstorms and rain
SUN-seeking Brits are set to bask in glorious weather over the weekend - with temperatures set to reach more than 30C. The Met Office has predicted a scorcher for some parts of the country, which could reach the heatwave criteria between tomorrow and Monday. Advertisement 7 Parts of the UK will reach heatwave criteria Credit: Alamy 7 Friday will be the coolest of the four days, with a max temperature of 27C Credit: MET Office 7 But sun-seekers will be out in full force on Monday, with temperatures set to reach 31C Credit: MET Office 7 The weather will be hotting up over the next few days Credit: PA Areas in the north and west of the UK may not reach the same heights, but could still hit the mid to low 20s. It comes after parts of Britain were battered by a spate of thunderstorms and rain last weekend. The news will come to the relief of partygoers at Glastonbury Festival, who have been Advertisement Read more News Attendees refused to let the poor weather dampen their spirits as thousands descended onto Worthy Farm. The weather on Thursday should improve as the is set to be mostly dry and mild, with temperatures in the low 20s. Met Office forecaster Paul Gundersen said: "Elsewhere through Thursday, rain will move eastwards across the UK, clearing to showers, with some sunny spells breaking through at times. "Friday will start dry in the east, with rain moving in from the west, becoming showery later." Advertisement Most read in The Sun The forecaster added that a heatwave is looking likely this weekend. Friday could set the tone for the rest of the weekend, with highs of 27C in the south and east of the country. Sun-seekers will be out in full force on Saturday and Sunday, with the mercury set to reach the low 30s and high 20s. Monday is predicted to be the hottest of the four-day stretch, with sunshine revellers set to flock to beaches and parks to make the most of the glorious weather. Advertisement Posting on X, the forecaster confirmed: "Some places could reach heatwave criteria over the coming few days." My dream pool was £40,000 so I DIYd my own 18ft version in February all for this summer heatwave - it's saved me £37,000 A heatwave in the UK is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days, with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature thresholds. Across the north and west of the UK this is 25C, and across Greater London and the Home Counties, 28C. The UK's June temperature record stands at 35.6C, which was set in Southampton in 1976. Advertisement Current forecasts suggest the record is unlikely to be broken this time - but it will come close. Last week, temperatures peaked slightly higher, reaching the 33C mark. People were spotted flocking to the seaside and rivers so they could take a quick dip to cool off. Others went to sunbathe in parks instead, making the most of their lunch breaks. Advertisement The mercury was so high that an amber heat health alert was issued for the whole of England. Earlier this week, one school's More than half the pupils were reportedly missing from Bristol Free School in Southmead during the 30 degrees Celsius heat last week because they were wearing PE kit. Those wearing the school's sport polo shirts and shorts were turned away by leaders at the gates as they arrived in the morning. Advertisement An email sent from the school to parents the following day clarified students were only allowed to remove the regulation school tie from their uniform for the 7 Brits are set to cool off in pools and at beaches Credit: PA 7 The warm weather is set to last into next week Credit: EPA 7 Temperatures could reach 31C on Monday Credit: Alamy Advertisement
The Sun
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Brits set to bask in glorious 30C highs this weekend after days of thunderstorms and rain
SUN-seeking Brits are set to bask in glorious weather over the weekend - with temperatures set to reach more than 30C. The Met Office has predicted a scorcher for some parts of the country, which could reach the heatwave criteria between tomorrow and Monday. 7 7 7 7 Londoners are preparing for temperatures reaching 31C, with the Midlands and Suffolk not far behind in the high 20s. Areas in the north and west of the UK may not reach the same heights, but could still hit the mid to low 20s. It comes after parts of Britain were battered by a spate of thunderstorms and rain last weekend. The news will come to the relief of partygoers at Glastonbury Festival, who have been spotted trudging through mud in ponchos and wellies this morning. Attendees refused to let the poor weather dampen their spirits as thousands descended onto Worthy Farm. The weather on Thursday should improve as the rest of the festival is set to be mostly dry and mild, with temperatures in the low 20s. Met Office forecaster Paul Gundersen said: "Elsewhere through Thursday, rain will move eastwards across the UK, clearing to showers, with some sunny spells breaking through at times. "Friday will start dry in the east, with rain moving in from the west, becoming showery later." The forecaster added that a heatwave is looking likely this weekend. Friday could set the tone for the rest of the weekend, with highs of 27C in the south and east of the country. Sun-seekers will be out in full force on Saturday and Sunday, with the mercury set to reach the low 30s and high 20s. Monday is predicted to be the hottest of the four-day stretch, with sunshine revellers set to flock to beaches and parks to make the most of the glorious weather. Posting on X, the forecaster confirmed: "Some places could reach heatwave criteria over the coming few days." My dream pool was £40,000 so I DIYd my own 18ft version in February all for this summer heatwave - it's saved me £37,000 A heatwave in the UK is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days, with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature thresholds. Across the north and west of the UK this is 25C, and across Greater London and the Home Counties, 28C. The UK's June temperature record stands at 35.6C, which was set in Southampton in 1976. Current forecasts suggest the record is unlikely to be broken this time - but it will come close. Last week, temperatures peaked slightly higher, reaching the 33C mark. People were spotted flocking to the seaside and rivers so they could take a quick dip to cool off. Others went to sunbathe in parks instead, making the most of their lunch breaks. The mercury was so high that an amber heat health alert was issued for the whole of England. Earlier this week, one school's uniform policy sparked fury among parents when dozens of students were not allowed to attend class despite hot temperatures. More than half the pupils were reportedly missing from Bristol Free School in Southmead during the 30 degrees Celsius heat last week because they were wearing PE kit. Those wearing the school's sport polo shirts and shorts were turned away by leaders at the gates as they arrived in the morning. An email sent from the school to parents the following day clarified students were only allowed to remove the regulation school tie from their uniform for the hot weather. 7 7 7
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Glastonbury revellers don't let rain spoil their fun as they trudge through muddy fields with make-shift umbrellas
IT'S A WASHOUT Glastonbury revellers don't let rain spoil their fun as they trudge through muddy fields with make-shift umbrellas Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GLASTONBURY revellers braved the rain in ponchos and carried umbrellas as they trudged through muddy fields. Partygoers refused to let the rain dampen their spirits as thousands descended for this year's festival. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Umbrellas were out in force for those at Glastonbury this morning Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Three pals protecting themselves from the rain at Glastonbury Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Others used disposable ponchos or dustbin liners as an alternative Credit: Alamy 7 Revellers at the Glastonbury Festival during a rain shower, at Worthy Farm in Somerset Credit: PA Thousands arrived to set up camp for the first day of Glastonbury yesterday. The festival opened at 10pm yesterday with a theatre and circus act set in the Pyramid Arena. It showcased acrobatic and circus performances, as well as a fireworks display. But there is some good news for revellers later this week. Temperatures are set to soar by the weekend, with highs of 30C. While the festival is best known for its music, revellers can enjoy the range of stalls, set up their tents and explore the grounds in the meantime before the main performances kick off on Friday. The weather on Thursday should improve as the rest of the festival is set to be mostly dry and mild, with temperatures in the low 20s. Met Office forecaster Paul Gundersen said: "Elsewhere through Thursday, rain will move eastwards across the UK, clearing to showers, with some sunny spells breaking through at times." The Met Office website has forecast highs of 22C around 2pm, before dipping into the high teens in the evening. As the music festival kicks off, attendees can soak up the warmer temperatures as it reaches 24C by 4pm on Friday. When opening headliner The 1975 take to the stage at 10pm, temperatures still remain mild at 18C. Gundersen added: "Friday will start dry in the east, with rain moving in from the west, becoming showery later." 7 Two people sharing makeshift cover during rain Credit: PA 7 One reveller used a bucket as a makeshift umbrella Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Glastonbury revellers don't let rain spoil their fun as they trudge through muddy fields with make-shift umbrellas
GLASTONBURY revellers braved the rain in ponchos and carried umbrellas as they trudged through muddy fields. Partygoers refused to let the rain dampen their spirits as thousands descended for this year's festival. 7 Umbrellas were out in force for those at Glastonbury this morning Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Three pals protecting themselves from the rain at Glastonbury Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Others used disposable ponchos or dustbin liners as an alternative Credit: Alamy 7 Revellers at the Glastonbury Festival during a rain shower, at Worthy Farm in Somerset Credit: PA Thousands arrived to set up camp for the first day of Glastonbury yesterday. The festival opened at 10pm yesterday with a theatre and circus act set in the Pyramid Arena. It showcased acrobatic and circus performances, as well as a fireworks display. But there is some good news for revellers later this week. by the weekend, with highs of 30C. While the festival is , revellers can enjoy the range of stalls, set up their tents and explore the grounds in the meantime before the main performances kick off on Friday. The weather on Thursday should improve as the is set to be mostly dry and mild, with temperatures in the low 20s. Met Office forecaster Paul Gundersen said: "Elsewhere through Thursday, rain will move eastwards across the UK, clearing to showers, with some sunny spells breaking through at times." Most read in The Sun The Met Office website has As the music festival kicks off, attendees can soak up the warmer temperatures as it reaches 24C by 4pm on Friday. When opening headliner The 1975 take to the stage at 10pm, temperatures still remain mild at 18C. Gundersen added: "Friday will start dry in the east, with rain moving in from the west, becoming showery later." 7 Two people sharing makeshift cover during rain Credit: PA 7 One reveller used a bucket as a makeshift umbrella Credit: PA 7 Attendees arriving for this year's Glastonbury festival yesterday
