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BBC News
13-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Boy, 15, dies in river incident in Glasgow on hottest day
A 15-year-old boy has died in a river incident in Glasgow as police responded to call-outs on Scotland's hottest day in two services launched a rescue operation on the River Kelvin, near Maryhill Road, at about 18:40. His body was later recovered at 23: came hours after a 63-year-old woman fell near Campsie Glen waterfall in East crews attended at 12:35, but she died at the scene. Police Scotland said neither of the deaths was suspicious. People had flocked to beauty spots around the country on Saturday as Scotland saw soaring said it was the hottest day since June 2023, with the Met Office recording the heat at 32.2C at Aviemore in the Highlands.A temperature of 32C has only been recorded on six previous occasions in Scotland since 1961. The death of the 15-year-old boy in Glasgow is understood to be accidental.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Emergency services attended and around 23:30 the body of a male was recovered from the water. "Inquiries are ongoing, however, the death is not being treated as suspicious."Meanwhile, two fire engines and two water rescue teams were sent to Campsie Glen waterfall car park to the incident with the 63-year-old Scotland's spokesperson added: "Emergency services attended and the woman died at the scene. Her family is aware."The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal." Unsettled conditions The run of hot sunny days was officially classed as a heatwave on Office criteria states that the temperature must reach 25C for three consecutive days in the same area to urged people to take care outdoors while NHS Scotland advised people to stay safe by ensuring they drink water and are protected from the comes as several large outdoor events took place around the country including the Tiree Music Festival, the Island Games in Orkney and TRNSMT in has brought slightly cooler weather before more unsettled conditions move in at the start of next week.
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Sizzling Scotland records the warmest day in THREE YEARS
Sizzling Scotland recorded the warmest day in three years on Saturday as revelers basked under blistering blue skies. The Met Office said the 32.2C (90F) reached in Aviemore was the warmest since Scotland's hottest day ever in July 19 2022, when 34.8C (95F) was recorded at Charterhall in the Borders. Four other areas, Achnagart and Kinlochewe in Ross and Cromarty, Dundreggan in Invernessshire and Aboyne in Aberdeenshire all recorded over 30C. And it was also expected to be Scotland's hottest NIGHT ever on Saturday night as the Met Office said temperatures were expected to be as high as 21C (68-70F). The hottest night ever recorded was 20.9C (70F) at Achnagart in Ross & Cromarty on 26 July 2019. Anything above 20C is termed a 'tropical night' by meteorologists. Families headed for hot spots with roads to popular beaches and Loch Lomond jammed as hundreds made the dash to sunbathe and enjoy the water. Families and friends made their own dash to water and the pier at Luss on Loch Lomond proved a popular jumping-off point for a queue of brave youngsters. Little ones with their buckets and spades made the most of the little stretch of sand offered by the village. In the afternoon, drivers faced delays caused by a two-car accident at the Lomondgate Roundabout near Renton, which shut the busy A82. Police Scotland asked motorists to avoid the area. Further north, Aviemore in the Highlands proved to be the hottest spot in the country yesterday - hotter than Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii which was 30C (86F) amid downpours. Hundreds of day-trippers got up early to pack the beach at 10am at Loch Morlich, sitting beneath the Cairngorms and its last remaining patch of winter snow. Beata and Igor Gazdzik were having fun paddleboarding in the water. Beata said: 'Luckily we got here early as the car park was full by 9.45am. 'The weather is glorious and being out on the loch is a great way of keeping cool.' Igor added: 'I am keeping my hat on all day as it's so hot my head would burn.' Mitch Jachacy from Aviemore was having fun jumping off his board into the loch to try and keep cool. On the second day at the TRNSMT music festival at Glasgow Green, security guards turned hoses on the crowd to help keep revellers cool. Less welcome were the six arrests for a variety of offences, including police assault, assault, hate crime and outstanding warrants. Two boys, aged 16 and 17 were taken to hospital after becoming unwell at the festival. The Aviemore area has been identified as a potential trouble spot for wildfires, with roadside signs warning visitors not to light barbecues. A fire chief has pleaded for greater public responsibility after he revealed people are almost always behind the wildfires affecting the country. 'So what we're urging people to do is absolutely go ahead and enjoy the countryside. It's a really important part in the UK of both social and exercise activities.' He called for 'responsible and careful' behaviour in the countryside, asking people to observe the Scottish outdoor access code. Mr MacKay added: 'But fundamentally, please don't use things like disposable barbecues, don't start campfires. 'And if you are bringing things with you, be that rubbish, glass bottles, cigarettes or the likes of vapes or anything with a battery in it, please bring it home with you. Don't dispose of it in the countryside.' Largs businesswoman Tiffany Irvin said it was 'just like the old days' as the Clyde Coast resort was thronged by visitors. Tiffany, 41, runs the Beachcomber ice cream parlour and The Fish Works, voted Scotland's best chippie three years in a row. She said: 'Because it's so hot, everyone is going for the ice cream so far. The promenade is packed to capacity and families have even been putting up tents and gazebos on the grass. 'It's just like the old days. We haven't seen anything like this in decades.' A change is on the way on Monday as low pressure moves in from west, meaning wet and much cooler weather dominating our climate on Monday and Tuesday. But before then lies Sunday - and the final day of Scotland's remarkable heatwave. The edge may be coming off temperatures, but parts of Scotland can still expect a sunny day and the mercury nudging 29C (84F).
BreakingNews.ie
12-07-2025
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Ireland's heatwave: Limerick hotter than Lisbon as temperatures exceed 30 degrees
Ireland has recorded its hottest day of the year so far with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees in many areas. The weather station in Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon, saw temperatures hit 31.1 degrees on Saturday afternoon. Oak Park in Co Carlow, Shannon Airport and Mullingar also had highs of 30 degrees. Advertisement Temperatures soared above 30 degrees in Magilligan, Co Derry, the first time the milestone had been reached in Northern Ireland since July 18th, 2022. ☀️📈🌡️Today marks the highest temperature of this year so far, recorded in multiple locations⬇️ Provisional temperatures - pending verification⬇️ — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) July 12, 2025 Ireland experienced a hotter day on Saturday than many parts of Portugal and Spain, with storm warnings in place for central and eastern parts of the Iberian Peninsula. According to Met Éireann, Sunday will also start 'largely dry and fine' across Ireland with long spells of sunshine and mostly light winds. However, cloud 'will build from the west with showers pushing in across west Munster in the morning extending into Connacht and western parts of Leinster during the afternoon and evening'. Advertisement Some heavy and thundery downpours are likely although it will remain very warm with highest temperatures of 22 to 29 degrees and light to moderate south to southeast or variable breezes. A high-temperature warning will remain in place in northern and eastern counties until 6pm on Sunday. The RNLI has asked those planning a trip to the coast or inland waterways to make sure they keep themselves and their families safe. They have urged people to visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flag, to check the weather forecast and tide times, and to read local hazard signage to understand local risks. Advertisement The public has been urged to keep a close eye on family, both on the beach and in the water, and to make sure people do not swim alone. Linda-Gene Byrne, RNLI water safety lead, said: 'We are expecting people to head to the coast during the hot weather, it is a great way to have fun, relax and cool off in high temperatures. 'Choosing a lifeguarded beach will mean our lifeguards can ensure you enjoy a safe visit. Please head to a lifeguarded beach, swim between flags. 'Remember: where there are no flags, there are no lifeguards. Advertisement 'If you find yourself in trouble, Float to Live. Knowing this technique and encouraging your family to practice it, could save your life. 'Whether you get into difficulty in the water at the coast or on any of our inland waters, Float to Live: tilt your head back, with your ears submerged. Relax and try to breathe normally. 'Move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat if you need to. 'It's fine if your legs sink – we all float differently. By doing this, you give yourself the chance to rest and recover your breathing. 'Once you've regained control of your breathing, you can call for help or swim to safety.' Water Safety Ireland urged anyone visiting the beach to enter the water slowly. It said: 'Whether you're swimming, surfing, or paddleboarding, make safety your top priority. 'Enter the water slowly to avoid cold water shock. Supervise children and hold their hand near water.'
Sky News
12-07-2025
- Climate
- Sky News
Scotland and Wales record their hottest days of the year as UK-wide heatwave peaks
Scotland and Wales have recorded their hottest day of the year so far, as the third heatwave of the summer has hit its peak. In Aboyne and Aviemore in Scotland, temperatures have hit 30.8C In Aviemore, in the Scottish Highlands, it has hit 29.8C - a Scotland hasn't experienced since June 2023. In Wales, a high of 32.4C has been recorded at Usk in Monmouthshire. Temperatures across England have been in the high 20s and low 30s, but not quite hot enough to break the country's record for 2025, which remains at 35.8C recorded in Kent at the beginning of July. Check the latest weather forecast here 2:17 The UK is currently experiencing its third heatwave of the year, and amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands and southern and eastern England until 9am on Monday. The alert warns of a potential rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. Fire chiefs have warned people to stay safe, while cautioning of the increased risks of wildfires and drowning during the heatwave. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) asked people not to enter water to try to cool down and urged parents and carers to ensure children are supervised around water at all times. HM Coastguard also issued safety advice for people heading to the coast, saying data from the water incident database shows over the last three years most drownings occurred in July. While today is expected to be the hottest day of the weekend, it will remain "very warm" across the country on Sunday, the Met Office said. "We're probably looking at maximum temperatures around 30C, 31C degrees across central and southern England, but still widely across the whole UK, mid to high 20s," meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said. "It could still get to around 29 or 30C across southeast England on Monday, and then everyone into the fresher air by Tuesday, temperatures more like 23C, 24C as the maximum temperature." In addition to the amber alerts, the UK Health Security Agency also has yellow alerts in place until Monday for the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and Humber. On Friday, Yorkshire Water brought in hosepipe restrictions, as part of efforts to protect supplies in the face of further dry weather forecast for the coming weeks. It means customers in Kent and Sussex are banned from using a hosepipe to water gardens and plants, clean vehicles, fill swimming pool or ponds or to clean paths, walls or windows, with anyone ignoring the ban potentially facing fines of up to £1,000.
BBC News
12-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Scotland braced for hottest day of year so far
Scotland is braced for its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to pass 30C (86F) in parts of the heat could peak at 31C in Perthshire and inland Aberdeenshire, with 27C expected in the central belt and the north Scottish heatwave officially began yesterday, with Met Office criteria requiring temperatures to reach 25C on three consecutive days in the same comes as several large outdoor events take place around the country including the Tiree Music Festival, the Island Games in Orkney and TRNSMT in Glasgow. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has urged people to stay safe by ensuring they drink water and are protected from the Emilia Crichton, director of public health, said: "No matter what you're doing, please enjoy the good weather safely by protecting yourself when in the sun, staying hydrated, and having common medicines to hand." Meanwhile, fire crews are spending a second day tackling an outdoor blaze in Perth, with an extreme wildfire warning in place for much of Scotland until services had been alerted to the blaze near the M90, in the Craigend area of Perth on Friday fire engines and a specialist wildfire unit were sent, with police closing the road between Aberdalgie and Craigend. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said teams remained at the scene working to "make the area safe". SFRS group commander Raymond King said: "We are asking the public to exercise extreme caution and think twice before using anything involving a naked flame."Many rural and remote communities are hugely impacted by wildfires, which can cause significant damage."Earlier in July, parts of the north of Scotland were hit by wildfires on a "vast scale" which burned for several days, prompting a police investigation. At Loch Lomond, Police Scotland has launched Operation Ballaton to address disorder and disruptive incidents in the Colin Cameron said: "Balloch and the surrounding areas attract large numbers of people during the summer months, and we are committed to making sure they remain safe, welcoming places for operation, which has been carried out in previous years, will be in force during the summer months.
