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Scotland could see hottest June day on record Scotland could see hottest June day on record
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Scotland is set for another day of blazing heat and could reach temperatures last seen in 1893.Scotland is set for another day of blazing heat and could reach temperatures last seen in 1893.
BBC forecasters say the June record of 32.2C in Ochertyre in Perth and Kinross in 1893 could be broken. BBC forecasters say the June record of 32.2C in Ochertyre in Perth and Kinross in 1893 could be broken, with Glasgow likely to be one of the main hotspots.
Aviemore reached 31C on Wednesday, making it the hottest June day for more than 20 years and the hottest single day in five years. Temperatures have triggered speed restrictions on rail routes and police and health boards have issued safety warnings.
Glasgow is likely to be one of the country's main hotspots on Thursday afternoon. Wednesday was the hottest June day in more than 20 years.
Aviemore reached 31C, making it the hottest single day in five years.
The wettest place in the UK on Wednesday was Aultbea, a small fishing village in the north-west Highlands. However, it only had 0.2mm (0.07in) of rain.The wettest place in the UK on Wednesday was Aultbea, a small fishing village in the north-west Highlands. However, it only had 0.2mm (0.07in) of rain.
Last year's highest June temperature was 27.3C which was recorded at Floors Castle in the Borders.Last year's highest June temperature was 27.3C which was recorded at Floors Castle in the Borders.
BBC Scotland weather presenter Kawser Quamer said: "Yesterday we was the warmest June day in 23 years. Today we are likely to beat that. BBC Scotland weather presenter Kawser Quamer said: "Yesterday was the warmest June day in 23 years. Today we are likely to beat that.
"We could be looking at temperatures of 32C in Glasgow.""We could be looking at temperatures of 32C in Glasgow."
Several warnings have been issued ahead of the increase in temperature. Train services between Glasgow Central and Lanark were facing disruption for most of Thursday, the morning after major signalling problems caused issues on commuter routes.
Police have warned people to be careful around water, particularly quarries, as the fine weather continues. 'Rails buckling'
ScotRail said this was because of speed restrictions due to high track temperatures.
Network Rail activated its "extreme weather action team" (EWAT).
David Dickson, Network Rail's infrastructure director for the ScotRail Alliance, said: "On very sunny days, rails in direct sunshine can be as much as 20 degrees centigrade above air temperature causing the steel to expand markedly and could, if not carefully monitored and action taken, buckle causing travel disruption.
"Our engineers and specialist extreme weather teams are monitoring track-side temperatures and vulnerable locations and will, if necessary, introduce temporary speed restrictions during the hottest part of the day to keep trains running, albeit more slowly than normal."
Some rails have been painted white to absorb less heat.
Other warnings have also been issued ahead of the increase in temperature.
Police have reminded people to be careful around water, particularly quarries, as the fine weather continues.
They issued a warning on Twitter, saying: "Some quarry lakes may look inviting on a hot summer's day, but there are a number of hidden dangers! Deep water, submerged abandoned machinery & car wrecks, underwater recesses, hidden currents, dead animals, pollution."They issued a warning on Twitter, saying: "Some quarry lakes may look inviting on a hot summer's day, but there are a number of hidden dangers! Deep water, submerged abandoned machinery & car wrecks, underwater recesses, hidden currents, dead animals, pollution."
The message added: "More dangers of quarry swimming are sheer faces, falling rocks, quick sand, and believe it or not hypothermia - despite the weather, water deeper than a few inches will be cold enough to cause cold shock!"The message added: "More dangers of quarry swimming are sheer faces, falling rocks, quick sand, and believe it or not hypothermia - despite the weather, water deeper than a few inches will be cold enough to cause cold shock!"
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has sent out guidance on the risk the heat may cause to people's health.NHS Dumfries and Galloway has sent out guidance on the risk the heat may cause to people's health.
Dr Nigel Calvert said: "When we get hot and sunny weather like this, many people will head outdoors and make the most of it.Dr Nigel Calvert said: "When we get hot and sunny weather like this, many people will head outdoors and make the most of it.
"It's important to remember though that, for some, temperatures like these, over more than a day or two can be really uncomfortable and pose a risk to health."It's important to remember though that, for some, temperatures like these, over more than a day or two can be really uncomfortable and pose a risk to health.
"People who may be at risk include the over 65s, young children and those with heart and lung conditions."People who may be at risk include the over 65s, young children and those with heart and lung conditions.
"This is because their bodies may struggle to adapt to working harder, as all our bodies do when the weather gets this hot, and they can become ill."This is because their bodies may struggle to adapt to working harder, as all our bodies do when the weather gets this hot, and they can become ill.
"It's important that we keep an eye on friends, family and neighbours who may be at risk, and chances are we'll all know someone who may fit into these at-risk groups.""It's important that we keep an eye on friends, family and neighbours who may be at risk, and chances are we'll all know someone who may fit into these at-risk groups."
On the railways, cancellations and disruption were already reported between Glasgow Central and Lanark, the morning after major signalling disruption.
Scotrail said this was because of speed restrictions due to high track temperatures.
Network Rail said speed restrictions may be extended as the mercury rises.
It explained that temperatures on the rails could be 20 degrees higher than the air temperature which could mean 50 degrees on Thursday and could lead to rail buckling.
Police officers were patrolling the railway station at Irvine to ensure anyone heading to the coast was on their best behaviour.Police officers were patrolling the railway station at Irvine to ensure anyone heading to the coast was on their best behaviour.
A reminder of the dangers of hot cars to dogs was also sent out on social media by Police Scotland, after officers smashed a car window in Fife yesterday to rescue a dog which was inside in record-breaking heat.A reminder of the dangers of hot cars to dogs was also sent out on social media by Police Scotland, after officers smashed a car window in Fife yesterday to rescue a dog which was inside in record-breaking heat.
It read: "Please DO NOT leave your pets in the car, even if only popping into the shops - cars heat up extremely quickly.It read: "Please DO NOT leave your pets in the car, even if only popping into the shops - cars heat up extremely quickly.
"The temperature in a parked car, even in the shade with partly open windows can rapidly reach a level high enough to seriously harm or kill your pet.""The temperature in a parked car, even in the shade with partly open windows can rapidly reach a level high enough to seriously harm or kill your pet."