Glasgow is bracing for another heatwave, and this time it will be the hottest one we’ve had so far. As temperatures soar to up to 30 degrees, it is essential to take care of ourselves and stay cool where we can. The weekend is set to be a scorcher, just in time for the TRNSMT festival.
According to The Met Office, Friday, July 11 is set to see a surge in temperatures with highs of sunny 27 degrees and lows of 15 degrees, while Saturday, July 12 will see more sun and 29 degrees. Sunday, July 13 is the hottest day of the heatwave, reaching highs of 30 degrees and lows of 15, with more glorious sunshine.
Speaking of the weekend, The Met Office predicted the weather to be “mainly dry and becoming very warm or hot with plenty of sunshine. The coast fresher at times with perhaps some mist at first.”
Regarding next week starting on Monday, July 14 until July 22, The Met Office said: “Settled at first, with very warm or hot weather quite widely across the UK. There is a small chance of a few thunderstorms, but most areas will likely be dry. Early next week, a transition to less hot conditions is expected, but with uncertain timing. This could bring an increasing chance of some rain or showers, perhaps thundery, but there is scope for very warm or hot conditions to persist in more eastern and southern areas.
Beyond midweek, a rather changeable pattern is anticipated with some rain or showers possible at times, which could be heavy and thundery, but interspersed with drier interludes. Whilst a downward trend in temperature is anticipated, it will still likely be warmer than average, especially in the south and east where hot spells remain possible.”
Monday, July 14, will also see warm weather with highs of 25 degrees, while Tuesday is set to see cooler temperatures of 22 degrees with “light showers by late morning”.
How to stay cool in warm weather
Whether you’re attending TRNSMT this weekend or staying in, you will want to take extra precautions to help stay cool during the heatwave in Glasgow and avoid heatstroke.
- Stay hydrated – remember to bring that water bottle when out and about, as there are plenty of refill stations across the city. You can find them here.
- Stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm if you can’t stay indoors during this time.
- Wear a hat and light, airy clothes from natural materials like linen.
- Remember to reapply that sunscreen when out and about.
- Avoid exercise or strenuous activities.
- Close your windows during the day and keep them open during the night.
- Have a cold shower or put cold water on your clothes.
- Remember to watch our for signs of overheating and heatstroke. You can read more about it on the NHS website.
- Have a day trip to the beach or one of the outdoor pools for a swim in Scotland. Wild swimming is an excellent way to cool down!