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Dayna McAlpine

Edinburgh Met Office weather: 22C heatwave set to heat up capital in days

Edinburgh is set to experience highs of 22C this week in a mini heatwave for the capital.

According to the latest Met Office forecast, not only will temperatures of 22C hit on Friday 17 June, but Edinburgh will also see days of sunshine across the weekend.

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Although Friday is set to be cloudy (despite the warm temperatures), the Met Office has warned that UV levels will be high - with a medium pollen rating also in place.

Saturday 18 June will see temperatures lower to 17C, with the forecast promising sunny intervals throughout the day.

However, the mercury will rise again on Sunday 19 June back to 19C with the Met Office forecasting a seriously 'sunny' day for the capital.

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Here's the latest regional forecast for the Lothians and Borders:

Tonight:
A cloudy evening but a few clearer spells will develop especially in east, mainly dry although some patchy rain on western high ground can't be ruled out. Minimum Temperature 8 °C.

Tuesday:
A cloudy start in the west but dry and bright for East Lothian, a lot of sunny weather developing and light winds, it will feel quite warm in the south. Maximum Temperature 19 °C.

Outlook:
Cloudy at times in the north but otherwise a lot of dry and bright conditions towards the Borders and feeling quite warm by Thursday and Friday.

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