Scots to face WASHOUT week with wind & rain after sizzling Saturday with temperatures hitting 28C
Forecasters gave their predictions for later in the week
BUMMER HOLIDAYS Scots to face WASHOUT week with wind & rain after sizzling Saturday with temperatures hitting 28C
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SCHOOL kids face a washout start to the summer holidays this week as wild Atlantic. fronts replace heatwave conditions.
Highland town Aviemore hit 28C (82F) on Saturday, following the year-high 29C (84F) at Drumnadrochit by Loch Ness on Friday.
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Scotland is set to see a washout week
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The country will be battered by wind and rain
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Sunday proved wet and thundery across much of Scotland
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Weathermen are keeping a close eye on developments out to the west on the day many schools close at the end of the week
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But while they have been in class for much of this spring's fine weather, school pupils will be soaked for at least the first week of their summer break.
Weathermen are keeping a close eye on developments out to the west on the day many schools close at the end of this week.
Gales are expected and there is rain in the forecast for somewhere in Scotland until Saturday, July 5.
Sunday proved wet and thundery across much of Scotland, the German weather service blitzortung recording over 5,000 lightning strikes yesterday, including a cluster over the Dornoch Caravan Park in Sutherland.
Dan Stroud of the Met Office said:'Conditions will gradually turn fresher and cooler, marking a shift from the recent warmth.
'The overall pattern will be one of mixed fortunes, with a blend of sunny intervals and scattered showers becoming the dominant theme.
'These showers are expected to be particularly frequent and occasionally heavy, especially across northern and western regions, where they may be accompanied by gusty winds at times.
'Despite the unsettled spells, there will still be some brighter interludes, offering brief respite and a chance to enjoy some sunshine.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, Mr Stroud said the weather is set to become 'more subdued'.
A generally overcast day is expected, with extensive cloud cover and outbreaks of light rain and drizzle, particularly affecting western hills and mountainous areas.
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These conditions may linger for much of the day, keeping things damp and grey in those regions.
He added:'Later in the week, attention turns to the potential for more significant weather developments.
'By Thursday, there is a possibility that a more active weather system could move in from the Atlantic, bringing a spell of wet and windy conditions.
'Some areas, particularly in the west, could experience strong winds, possibly reaching gale force.
"However, at this stage, confidence in this scenario remains relatively low, and the forecast may evolve as we get closer to the time."
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