Glasgow weather this weekend as UK heatwave brings warm temperatures

Glasgow has seen both ends of the weather spectrum in recent weeks, from scorching heat to days of downpours. <i>(Image: Unsplash)</i>
Glasgow has seen both ends of the weather spectrum in recent weeks, from scorching heat to days of downpours. (Image: Unsplash)
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Glasgow has seen both ends of the weather spectrum in recent weeks, from scorching heat to days of downpours.

The weekend kicked off with sweltering 27C heat on Friday, July 10, but the rest of the week is set to be cloudier while still feeling very warm.

The Met Office is predicting a hot but overcast day for Glasgow on Saturday, July 11, with temperatures peaking at around 20C and a chance of showers in the morning and afternoon, with rainfall expected to reach between two and four millimetres per hour.

The rest of Saturday is due to remain cloudy despite the warmth.

Sunday, July 12, is expected to be slightly warmer and brighter, with highs of around 22C, although some cloud is still forecast to linger over the city.

Pollen and UV levels are set to remain high over the weekend.

The warm spell comes as a wider heatwave hits the UK, with temperatures of 34C to 35C forecast in parts of southern England, and while Glasgow has avoided the most extreme heat, it is still in for a very warm week.

After the weekend, conditions are to brighten up significantly, with Monday, July 13, expected to reach around 22C.

On Tuesday, temperatures are forecast to climb to about 24C, continuing an upward trend through the week.

Wednesday could see highs of 25C, while Thursday, July 16, is expected to reach around 26C.

The Met Office’s predictions for the Strathclyde region on Saturday read: “A largely cloudy start. Staying quite cloudy for many, with the best of the sunshine on the west coast. Still warm but a bit less so than recent days. Maximum temperature 24C.

Its outlook for Sunday to Tuesday says: “Cloudy start Sunday then brightening up with sunny intervals. Monday and Tuesday dry and sunny. Very warm in the west

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