Forecasters have advised people to take precautions when heading outside as temperatures soar to high 20s for the rest of the week in some parts of Scotland.
Due to high UV levels, people are being urged to make sure they have plenty of sun cream on when they go out to enjoy the sun this week.
Officials from the Met Office have also advised that even though it may be cooler at higher altitudes such as the Cairngorms, UV levels will be higher than lowland areas.
In the Granite City, the weather promises to be very dry and stable with clear sunny skies.
The sunny weather is expected to peak on Sunday, with expected temperatures being around 23C.
Due to sea breezes, the climate may feel a bit cooler than temperature gauges would suggest, making it even more important that people take precautions when heading out into the sun.
Further north towards Inverness, temperatures are expected to be a bit cooler but still in the high teens throughout the week and reaching low to mid-20s at the weekend.
The latest bout of warm weather is due to high pressure building in the Atlantic Ocean, bringing warm weather and clear skies.
Rest of Scotland
With forecasts suggesting that the east of Scotland will receive the best of the good weather, highs of 27C are expected in Dundee over the weekend.
Moving further west across the country, temperatures are thought to hit their peak in the high teens.
A forecaster for the Met Office added: “For the north-east of Scotland, the weather won’t change much throughout the week due to high-pressure building from the south-west.
“There will be plenty of sun and dry weather for people to look forward to, but we must advise that UV levels will be high, so protection is recommended.
“Sunday will be when the weather is at its hottest along the east coast; low clouds will, however, be in the sky the closer you’re to the north sea.
“It will be a touch cooler in the Cairngorms than other places nearby, and that will only increase the higher up you’re. But while temperatures may fall with an increase in altitude, UV levels will only rise, so precautions should be taken.”
Warning to not get carried away
The incoming mini heatwave has led to some local police officers warning people not to jump into any rivers or lochs with the hopes of cooling down.
Worrying that people could be hit by hidden dangers in open water and warning that cold water shock can be a killer.
Nithsdale police in an online statement said: “Please enjoy the warm weather, stay safe and act responsibly.”
A mini #heatwave is forecast for the next few days & we know it’s tempting to cool off in a river or loch. However be aware that there are often hidden dangers in open water & cold water shock can be a killer. Please enjoy the warm weather, #staysafe & act responsibly. pic.twitter.com/2JAXNBJITy
— Nithsdale Police (@NithsdalePolice) July 14, 2021
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