2020 is following in 2018 and 2019’s footsteps in producing record heat in Scotland. While both Glasgow and Edinburgh set new all-time heat records in 2018 and 2019 respectively, a new June record was set in Prestwick, Ayrshire last Thursday.
Forecast models had 28-29C for parts of south and central Scotland but it was the mid-Ayrshire coastal community and Prestwick’s RNAS site (HMS Gannet) which exceeded forecast expectation by topping 30.8C. This comfortably exceeds the previous June record of 28.4C set only last year and 28.3C set in 2018.
Nearby Prestwick Airport also topped the 30C mark for the 1st time in June since 1995.
Another noteworthy factor in this particular record is that it didn’t arrive with ‘day after day’ of building heat like was seen in both Glasgow and Edinburgh but during a mere ‘one-day’ hot surge. The day prior to hitting 30.8C, the high was just 21C and the following day 22.9C. By Sunday (3 days later), the high only managed 13.8C.
The fickle nature of British summer was displayed nicely at Prestwick, Ayrshire lately. Last Thursday hit 30.8C (New June record). 3 days later the high only managed 13.8C! Average is 16.6C. pic.twitter.com/Xob2x8av1O
— MarkVoganWeather.com (@MarkVogan) June 29, 2020
Thursday vs Sunday
Thursday was a very warm day for many, especially for the Midlands and South.
With low pressure and associated energy bumping into the heat and humidity came cluster lines of intense thunderstorms which rocked the Isle of Man, Lewis and Harris.
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