Scotland heatwave warning as UK weather to soar by 40C in 14 day July hot spell

Trying to get to sleep during the summer months can be tricky, with warm weather making it difficult to drift off.

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Thundery showers and some localised flooding is expected to hit parts of the UK, including Scotland, ahead of a scorching 40C heatwave.

The UK is set to see the return of a scorching heatwave soon, with temperatures to soar once again from next month.

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A huge wall of rain will sweep in and hit the UK on Monday (June 26), bringing the current heatwave to an end. Brits have been basking in the hot temperatures and sunshine for weeks, despite some thunderstorms and rainy spells.

As parts of the UK boil in temperatures as high as 33C, Scotland will be facing a deluge of rain this weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Hamza Yassin has issued a warning to tourists heading to the Scottish Highlands this summer after he got a dangerous tick stuck in his leg.

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The Met Office has a mixed forecast for the next few days - but says parts of the UK could reach 33C.

Although the rain has begun to fall once again in Scotland bringing an end to the recent dry spell, it still remains hot outside.

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The Met Office has warned parts of Scotland will be hit with heavy rain and thundery weather as conditions take a turn following weeks of sun.

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A 'genius' £1 hack to get to sleep in the sweltering heatwave which 'can end nights of misery' has been put to the test.