UK had hotter temperatures than Barcelona , Rome and Athens at the weekend - with the mercury averaging 17.5C . But severe wind warning is in place for exposed areas , with winds of 80 mph forecast for exposed parts . Up to eight inches of rain fell over 36 hours in Scotland , with four inches already falling in July .
UK had hotter weather than Barcelona , Rome and Athens at the weekend - with the mercury hitting 17.5C . But severe wind warning is in place for Scotland today , with gusts of 80mph forecast for exposed parts . Up to eight inches of rain forecast over 36 hours in Scotland , with four inches already falling in Highlands .