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Extreme heatwave: Temperatures could hit 30C in Aberdeenshire, Highlands and Moray

People out in the sun in Aberdeen. Photo: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
People out in the sun in Aberdeen. Photo: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

With the Met Office issuing its first ever red warning for extreme heat earlier, will the north and north-east feel the effects of this?

Forecasters say there is an 80% chance of the UK’s record temperature of 38.7C being toppled, with London set to hit 40C on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Aberdeenshire, the Highlands and Moray could also hit 30C during the extreme weather.

A Met Office weather warning for the heat on Monday and Tuesday has now been extended as far north as Dundee.

The UK Health Security Agency has increased its heat health warning from level three to level four, classing it as a “national emergency”.

Earlier this month, Aboyne in Aberdeenshire recorded Scotland’s hottest temperature so far this year, hitting 27C.

The “potentially very serious situation” in the south could still have some impact in the north and north-east – with Tuesday expected to be the warmest day.

And the warm muggy temperatures could also bring thunder and lightning across Aberdeenshire, the Highlands and Moray throughout the start of the week.

The Scottish Government has confirmed its resilience operation has been activated due to the forecast.

Keith Brown, lead minister for resilience, has urged people to take care of family and neighbours while taking care around water.

He added: “If you are planning on travelling to the areas covered by the red warning, you should be prepared for significant disruption, and may want to consider delaying your travel.

“If you decide to travel, you should prepare appropriately.”

Where will our top temperatures be on Tuesday?

  • Aboyne: 31C
  • Aviemore: 30C
  • Tomintoul: 29C
  • Aberdeen: 27C
  • Kinloss: 26C
  • Inverness: 25C
  • Banff: 25C
  • Golspie: 24C

Forecast for Sunday to Tuesday

Aberdeen

Sorry folks, it is not going to be a scorcher, well, until Tuesday.

According to the Met Office, the highest temperature will be on Tuesday, when it will reach a high of 27C.

People soaking up the sun at Aberdeen beach. Picture by Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.

Inverness

Like Aberdeen, its clouds all the way in the Highland capital over the weekend through to Tuesday.

The highest temperature will be 25C on Tuesday, when you can get out your toes and take a dip at Dores – and catch Nessie sunbathing.

Elgin

The lowest temperature will be 15C, on Saturday, in Elgin with light rain expected. It is forecast to be overcast on Sunday and Monday.

Tuesday will see Elgin’s temperature rise to 26C, although it will remain cloudy.

Peterhead

Clouds are on the cards for Saturday to Tuesday on the Buchan coast. The lowest temperature in Peterhead will be 14C on Saturday.

Tuesday will see the highest temperature of 23C.

People took advantage of the recent nice weather. Picture by Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.

Aviemore

Aviemore will be one of the hottest areas in the north and north-east, reaching the giddy heights of 30C on Tuesday, with the rest of the temperatures for the four-day period forecast to be 21C, 22C and 24C respectively.

Fort William

It will reach an almost unheard of 26C on Monday in Lochaber.

Despite the high temperature, it is forecast to be cloudy throughout the four days, with night time lows of 11C.

And you still can’t hike Ben Nevis in your flip flops!

Wick

Wick is predicted to be cloudy during the beginning of the week.

Tuesday will see the highest temperatures of 18C, with 16C forecast on Monday.

Kirkwall

Kirkwall will reach a high of 19C on Tuesday with some rain, and potentially thunder storms into the evening.

No doubt there will be dancing outside the St Magnus’ Cathedral in the warm weather.

The warm weather brought people outdoors recently. Picture by Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.

Lerwick

Elsewhere in the Northern Isles, Lerwick is forecast to be cloudy on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Tuesday will be the warmest day with the mercury at its highest at 15C.

Stornoway

Four cloudy days are forecast for the Western Isles town, with Monday due to be the warmest day with a high of 19C forecast.

Rain is forecast most of Tuesday with a high of 17C.

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