Heatwave
UK could see hottest temperatures of the year this week
![Goodbye summer, hello rain](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17180120.jpg)
![Goodbye summer, hello rain](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17180120.jpg)
![A child refreshes herself at a fountain in downtown Rome (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca).](/resources/images/128x89/1x/17009762.jpg)
![A child refreshes herself at a fountain in downtown Rome (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca).](/resources/images/180x180/1x/17009762.jpg)
Opinion
![Scotland is set to bask in warm weather](/resources/images/128x89/1x/14116993.jpg)
![Scotland is set to bask in warm weather](/resources/images/180x180/1x/14116993.jpg)
![Met Office issues two yellow thunderstorm warnings for Scotland as heatwave wanes (Canva)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/14130653.jpg)
![Met Office issues two yellow thunderstorm warnings for Scotland as heatwave wanes (Canva)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/14130653.jpg)
![Met Office releases Scotland forecast as UK set to be hit by heatwave this week (PA)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/14346913.jpg)
![Met Office releases Scotland forecast as UK set to be hit by heatwave this week (PA)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/14346913.jpg)
![Scientists warned that the UK’s extreme temperatures were higher than climate computer models predict](/resources/images/128x89/1x/14315259.jpg)
![Scientists warned that the UK’s extreme temperatures were higher than climate computer models predict](/resources/images/180x180/1x/14315259.jpg)
![The warm weather has brought a risk of wildfires](/resources/images/128x89/1x/14117948.jpg)
![The warm weather has brought a risk of wildfires](/resources/images/180x180/1x/14117948.jpg)
![Much of the country has been sweltering in a heatwave, with a red ‘extreme heat’ warning over parts of England and Wales](/resources/images/128x89/1x/14116993.jpg)
![Much of the country has been sweltering in a heatwave, with a red ‘extreme heat’ warning over parts of England and Wales](/resources/images/180x180/1x/14116993.jpg)
Scottish stats updated
![Windows were smashed as protestors targeted News UK. Pic: XR](/resources/images/128x89/1x/14115239.jpg)
![Windows were smashed as protestors targeted News UK. Pic: XR](/resources/images/180x180/1x/14115239.jpg)
Watch
![Weather experts believe the temperature could pass the August 2003 record of 32.9C at Greycrook in the Scottish Border](/resources/images/128x89/1x/12936975.jpg)
![Weather experts believe the temperature could pass the August 2003 record of 32.9C at Greycrook in the Scottish Border](/resources/images/180x180/1x/12936975.jpg)
Updated
![Nicola Sturgeon has warned people to](/resources/images/128x89/1x/14110721.jpg)
![Nicola Sturgeon has warned people to](/resources/images/180x180/1x/14110721.jpg)
![As a heatwave across the UK continues, Scotland has also been issued an extreme heat warning (Canva/Met Office)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/14104348.jpg)
![As a heatwave across the UK continues, Scotland has also been issued an extreme heat warning (Canva/Met Office)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/14104348.jpg)
![UK weather: Met Office extends 'risk to life' warning ahead of 'hottest day ever recorded' (PA)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/14091430.jpg)
![UK weather: Met Office extends 'risk to life' warning ahead of 'hottest day ever recorded' (PA)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/14091430.jpg)
![People sunbathing on the beach. Credit: PA](/resources/images/128x89/1x/14086278.jpg)
![People sunbathing on the beach. Credit: PA](/resources/images/180x180/1x/14086278.jpg)
![Highway Code: UK drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead to £2,500 fines.](/resources/images/128x89/1x/12508682.jpg)
![Highway Code: UK drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead to £2,500 fines.](/resources/images/180x180/1x/12508682.jpg)
![7 tips to relieve your hayfever symptoms as Met Office warns of 'pollen bomb'. (PA)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/13899799.jpg)
![7 tips to relieve your hayfever symptoms as Met Office warns of 'pollen bomb'. (PA)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/13899799.jpg)
![How to prevent hayfever as Met Office reveals why it is so bad this year. (PA)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/13899214.jpg)
![How to prevent hayfever as Met Office reveals why it is so bad this year. (PA)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/13899214.jpg)
![Met Office weather: 7 tip to keep homes cool as UK heatwave hits. (PA)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/13897482.jpg)
![Met Office weather: 7 tip to keep homes cool as UK heatwave hits. (PA)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/13897482.jpg)
![8 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke as Met Office issues health warning. (PA)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/12817897.jpg)
![8 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke as Met Office issues health warning. (PA)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/12817897.jpg)
![Warning to hay fever sufferers in Scotland as pollen rates set to rise over coming days (Canva/PA)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/13891916.jpg)
![Warning to hay fever sufferers in Scotland as pollen rates set to rise over coming days (Canva/PA)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/13891916.jpg)
![UK weather: Met Office update on 27C 'hottest weekend of the year' predictions. (PA)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/13819214.jpg)
![UK weather: Met Office update on 27C 'hottest weekend of the year' predictions. (PA)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/13819214.jpg)
![UK heatwave: Met Office issues update on 'hottest summer' as 'five heatwaves' predicted. (PA)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/13762218.jpg)
![UK heatwave: Met Office issues update on 'hottest summer' as 'five heatwaves' predicted. (PA)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/13762218.jpg)
![UK weather: Met Office issues update after '28C April heatwave' predicted. (PA)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/13579458.jpg)
![UK weather: Met Office issues update after '28C April heatwave' predicted. (PA)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/13579458.jpg)
![UK weather: Met Office predict record temperatures amid '28C heatwave' in April. (PA)](/resources/images/128x89/1x/13565345.jpg)
![UK weather: Met Office predict record temperatures amid '28C heatwave' in April. (PA)](/resources/images/180x180/1x/13565345.jpg)
![A heatwave has arrived in Scotland!](/resources/images/128x89/1x/12934674.jpg)
![A heatwave has arrived in Scotland!](/resources/images/180x180/1x/12934674.jpg)
![The SSPCA advises walking your dog early in the day or late at night to avoid heatstroke](/resources/images/128x89/1x/12825898.jpg)
![The SSPCA advises walking your dog early in the day or late at night to avoid heatstroke](/resources/images/180x180/1x/12825898.jpg)
![The week long heatwave looks set to continue for a while yet](/resources/images/128x89/1x/12463115.jpg)
![The week long heatwave looks set to continue for a while yet](/resources/images/180x180/1x/12463115.jpg)
![Scotland records highest temperature of the year as hot weather expected to continue](/resources/images/128x89/1x/7682850.jpg)
![Scotland records highest temperature of the year as hot weather expected to continue](/resources/images/180x180/1x/7682850.jpg)
![Scotland set for hottest day of the year with highs of 28C forecast](/resources/images/128x89/1x/12662975.jpg)
![Scotland set for hottest day of the year with highs of 28C forecast](/resources/images/180x180/1x/12662975.jpg)
![Scots urged to stay safe in the sun as temperatures soar](/resources/images/128x89/1x/12286513.jpg)
![Scots urged to stay safe in the sun as temperatures soar](/resources/images/180x180/1x/12286513.jpg)
![Temperatures around Scotland will surpass 20 degrees this weekend](/resources/images/128x89/1x/12799076.jpg)
![Temperatures around Scotland will surpass 20 degrees this weekend](/resources/images/180x180/1x/12799076.jpg)
![Another heatwave will hit Scotland this week](/resources/images/128x89/1x/12789547.jpg)
![Another heatwave will hit Scotland this week](/resources/images/180x180/1x/12789547.jpg)
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