8 h. ago Extreme wildfire risk warning as busy weekend expected across Stirling and National Park

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging everyone to take extra care - and not to make matters worse.

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10 h. ago ‘Extreme’ wildfire warning in place for much of Scotland as heatwave hits

Health authorities and emergency services have urged Scots to stay safe in the sun.

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17 h. ago Brits issued UK heatwave warning as red heat maps show 32C scorcher to melt entire country

The Met Office has issued a "moderate" wildfire risk warning and an "extreme" wildfire alert for parts of Scotland, and fire chiefs have issued a stark heatwave warning

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35 h. ago Scotland weather: How hot will it get this weekend as Scotland braces for hottest day of the year

An extreme wildfire warning has also been issued until Monday

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36 h. ago 'Extreme' wildfire warning issued for Dumfries and Galloway ahead of weekend heatwave

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging people in rural areas to take extra care over the next few days.

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9 d. ago Scotland hit with thunderstorm and flood warnings as England basks in heatwave

Scots should brace for heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and gusts of 40mph in the next few hours

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1 week ago Europe heatwaves: what are your rights to change or cancel a trip?

Families are unable to cancel summer holidays despite extreme heat warnings and wildfires

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1 week ago Scotland set for heavy rain in 'marked difference' to heatwave hitting down south

While England basks in the heat, many north of the border will be hit with downpours and a lot of humidity

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1 week ago Europe on alert as first major heatwave of 2025 pushes temperatures to 42C

Authorities in Spain, Portugal, Greece and France issue extreme heat, wildfires and health warnings Authorities across Europe are on alert as the first heatwave of the summer pushes temperatures up to 42C (107.6F), as the fastest-warming continent continues to suffer the effects of the climate emergency.Spain’s state meteorological office, Aemet, issued a special heat warning on Friday, saying temperatures could reach 42C in some southern areas of the country over the coming days.Agence France-Presse and Associated Press contributed to this report Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Where in Scotland will be hit by heatwave weather as summer events ramp up this weekend

The UK is bracing for a significant spell of hot weather that may cause some sleepless nights

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3 w. ago Weather Scotland: Edinburgh and Glasgow to hit 25C as temperatures soar in heatwave this week

Scots have been advised of an impending heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 25C.

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