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Glasgow Times
07-07-2025
- Climate
- Glasgow Times
All the latest news and updates on Glasgow's weather
Glasgow typically sees its warmest weather in July, with average temperatures around 15°C, while January is the coldest month, averaging 4°C. October tends to be the wettest month, with around 85.5mm of rainfall, and February is usually the windiest, with average wind speeds of 20mph. Although Glasgow has a reputation for being one of the UK's rainiest cities, it isn't officially the wettest — that title goes to Cardiff. On average, Glasgow records around 791.6mm of rainfall per year. Latest weather news As reported by the Glasgow Times, here is a selection of the latest weather stories. Met Office says third heatwave of 2025 summer to hit UK Glasgow: Exact weather for each day of TRNSMT Festival 2025 Planning your weekend in Glasgow? Here's the outlook The Great Storm Often referred to as 'Hurricane Low Q' or 'The Great Storm', this devastating weather event struck Central Scotland in January 1968, with Glasgow hit hardest. Gusts reached 103mph at Glasgow Airport, with wind speeds topping 90 knots across much of the central belt. The storm caused widespread destruction, resulting in the deaths of nine people in Glasgow and 28 across Scotland. Thousands of homes were damaged and key infrastructure severely impacted, making it one of the most destructive natural disasters in Scotland's recorded history. Memories of Glasgow's great storm - 50 years on In the aftermath, the storm led to huge changes in weather forecasting, emergency response planning, and building regulations – shaping how the country prepares for severe weather events today. Who issues weather warnings? Weather warnings in the UK are issued by the Met Office, the nation's official weather service. Alerts are issued when severe weather is expected to cause disruption or pose a risk to life. Warnings can be given up to seven days in advance for a range of conditions – including heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, snow, lightning, ice, extreme heat and fog. Each warning outlines when it's in place and explains the potential impact. You can find the Met Office UK Storm Centre here. What do the weather warning colours mean? Weather warnings are colour-coded based on two factors: the potential impact of the weather and how likely it is to happen. These impacts can range from travel delays and power cuts to damage to property, loss of water supplies and, in the most serious cases, a danger to life. Yellow Warning: Signals the potential for disruption. Most people can continue with their day as usual, but some may experience issues – particularly with travel. Always read the full warning to understand the specific risk. Amber Warning: Indicates a higher likelihood of severe weather. There may be travel disruption, power outages, and a greater risk to life and property. You should consider changing your plans and take precautions to stay safe. Red Warning: The most serious alert, red warnings mean dangerous and potentially life-threatening weather is expected. Major disruption is likely, and you should avoid travelling and follow official advice from emergency services. (Image: Newsquest) You can find the Met Office's full guide to weather advice here. How are storms named? Storms are named when they are expected to cause significant disruption or damage. In the UK, a storm will be given a name if it is likely to trigger an amber or red warning under the Met Office's National Severe Weather Warnings system – which considers both the potential impact and the likelihood of that impact occurring. Storm names are selected from a pre-agreed alphabetical list shared by the Met Office, Met Éireann (Ireland's national forecaster), and KNMI (the Dutch weather service). When a storm meets the criteria for naming, the first of the three agencies to issue a warning assigns the next name on the list. The Met Office started naming storms in 2015 to help improve public awareness. The naming calendar runs from early September to late August, in line with the period when the UK and surrounding countries are more likely to experience severe weather. Can I suggest a storm name? Yes you can! A new list of names is compiled by Met Éireann, the Met Office and KNMI (The Dutch national weather forecasting service) every year. You're welcome to suggest names via email [nameourstorms@ or through the Met Office's online form. Storm names 24/25 The full list for 2024/25 is: Ashley, Bert, Conall, Darragh, Eowyn , Floris, Gerben, Hugo, Izzy, James, Kayleigh, Lewis, Mavis, Naoise, Otje, Poppy, Rafi, Sayuri, Tilly, Vivienne and Wren. Aftermath of Storm Eowyn revealed in Glasgow - in pictures
The Courier
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Jahangir Tandoori in Dundee celebrates its 38th anniversary
Thanks to competition and razor-thin margins, restaurants close at an alarming rate. For many, surviving just a handful of years is a considerable struggle. This makes it even more impressive that Jahangir Tandoori, an Indian restaurant located on Session Street, Dundee, has reached its 38th year in business. Despite opening the same year that Margaret Thatcher won her third successive election and The Great Storm rocked the nation, the restaurant is anything but set in its ways. This is partially thanks to Tanbir Ahamed, who began working at Jahangir Tandoori in 2017. The restaurant has been under his management since 2023. When I asked him what he has changed, Tanbir pointed to a wall covered in certificates and trophies. One highlight: The Scottish Asian Food Awards named Jahangir Tandoori the best Indian restaurant in Central Scotland last year. Tanbir told me that he has improved the restaurant's already formidable array of recipes by drawing on his 20+ years of experience in the hospitality industry. It is this improved food that has been bringing home the awards. However, a restaurant cannot survive by serving good food alone. Service must also be impeccable. 'If you ensure you have good food and good service, you can have a successful restaurant anywhere in the world,' Tanbir said. 'It is important to keep the standard of food and service the same, night after night,' Tanbir told me. Serving great food and always putting customers first might not sound like rocket science. However, it is incredibly difficult to do every day for years on end. Naturally, this consistency is something that Jahangir Tandoori's regulars appreciate. Numerous online reviewers note that the restaurant's biryanis, curries and other dishes are always strikingly flavourful, regardless of whether they are ordered online or in the restaurant. There also seems to be no fluctuation in quality from one service to the next. Receiving positive feedback is something Tanbir and his team thrive on. Tanbir said: 'Getting positive feedback from customers is everything for us. 'When they compliment our work, it lets us know that we are doing the right thing. We get more energetic and are willing to do even more for them.' To celebrate reaching this milestone, the team at Jahangir Tandoori are serving a 'Royal Buffet' on Sunday June 1. This buffet will give customers the opportunity to try many of the restaurant's most popular dishes. Tanbir also plans to serve some new ones. Although he was not forthcoming about what these new dishes will be, Tanbir did note that several of them will spotlight seafood. Customers who cannot make Sunday June 1 need not worry. The buffet will be served every Sunday and Monday from 2:00pm to 8:30pm thereafter.
