Rare 'pollen bomb' to strike Edinburgh as temperatures set to hit 27C
Edinburgh locals with seasonal allergies are set to face a challenging weekend - as the Met Office predicts a "very high" pollen count.
Those with hay fever are no strangers to being forced indoors and closing their windows to avoid airborne pollen.
The city has been enjoying hot and humid weather over the past few days with temperatures peaking at 27C on Saturday, but with the hot temperatures comes a high pollen count that will likely force those with hay fever inside.
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Met Office forecasters have predicted the "very high" pollen count for Friday and Saturday.
Temperatures will cool slightly into the evening on Saturday with the heat set to finally break on Sunday. Pleasant 15C lows are expected in the early hours of Sunday, rising to a peak of 20C by 1pm.
According to the Met Office, hay fever is the most common name for pollen allergy and it is most commonly caused by grass pollens, although other pollens can also trigger the symptoms
Hay fever symptoms include frequent sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy eyes and an itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears. Sufferers may also experience the loss of sense of smell, facial pain, sweating and headaches - although these symptoms are less common.
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The forecast for Friday reads: "A dry day with long bright or sunny spells. A warm day from the start and becoming hot by the afternoon especially for the Borders. Maximum temperature 29 °C."
Forecasters predict for Saturday: "Largely dry and bright with the odd thundery shower on Saturday and remaining very warm or hot. Turning cooler during Sunday and Monday with sunshine and showers, heavy on Sunday."
You can read the full forecast here.
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