Laura Tobin has predicted record-breaking high temperatures to hit the UK during this summer amid the climate crisis.
The meteorologist and Good Morning Britain star expects thermostats across the country to soar later this year.
Parts of the UK could see a prolonged hot spell, with temperatures reaching almost 40 degrees in some areas, according to the weather forecaster.
Speaking to the Mirror, the 40-year-old said that there is at least a 50 per cent chance that temperatures this summer could break records.
She said: “We always say the weather has a memory. So, we’ll often look back to previous ones. But I think we will have a prolonged hot spell.
“I think - like we have done nearly every single year - get to, or close to record-breaking highs.
“There will definitely be records broken. Maybe records for like different towns, and cities and villages - but the chance of us breaking the highest temperature on record - which was something like 38.7 degrees - is very high and I can see that happening.”
But Laura stopped short at referring to the conditions as ‘good’ weather.
She added: “I was always taught when I was broadcasting the weather presenting the weather to never say ‘good weather’ or ‘bad weather, because actually, weather is in the eye of the beholder and completely different to everyone.
“So, farmers love a bit of rain sometimes throughout the year and don’t want it at other times of the year.
“Some people are desperate for rain because they want their crops, vegetables, and gardens to grow.
“But then, people prefer to have sunshine and dry weather at the weekend because they want to get out and about. And others hate the heat because it’s too much to deal with - so everybody is different when it comes to weather and we can never assume.”
Scotland experienced fourth warmest summer on record last year, according to the Met Office.
A number of regions - including Glasgow, where the COP26 climate summit was held - recorded its hottest ever summer since records began in 1884.
And the hot conditions continued into September, with the Scottish Borders recording a high of 28.6C towards the start of that month.
The Met Office said it was the warmest September day in Scotland for 115 years.
Laura Tobin: Everyday Ways To Save Our Planet, RRP £14.99, is out on 7 April and published by Mirror Books.
