The Met Office has forecast soaring temperatures reaching 35C on Monday and Tuesday during the ongoing heatwave, with cooler weather expected later in the week.
Today is predicted to be the hottest day of the year so far, surpassing yesterday’s record. Monday is anticipated to break this record again, potentially becoming the hottest day ever recorded in May.
Following the scorching temperatures on Monday and Tuesday, the Met Office projects highs of 30C in southern regions on Wednesday and 28C on Thursday. However, indications suggest a return to colder weather shortly after.
According to the ECMWF model, temperatures across the UK may struggle to exceed 10C on June 3, with morning temperatures possibly dropping to 0C in parts of Scotland.
Early morning temperature readings show that regions in eastern, central, and southern England, as well as South Wales, could have double-digit temperatures at 6am.
Temperature anomaly maps for early June indicate below-average temperatures with deep blue areas across the UK.
The Met Office’s forecast of 35C for Monday and Tuesday would mark a new all-time record for May temperatures, surpassing the current record of 32.8C.
Temperatures climbed above 28C on Friday and are expected to remain high until at least Thursday, potentially signaling a prolonged heatwave.
An official heatwave is declared when temperatures exceed the threshold for three consecutive days, with the threshold ranging between 25C and 28C in different UK regions.
The Met Office predicts for Monday: “Cloudy in northwest Scotland with rain, while most areas will experience plenty of sunshine. It will be hot, especially in the south, but cooler along the coasts.”
The forecast for Tuesday to Thursday suggests: “Continued hot, sunny, and mostly dry conditions with temperatures well above average. Some patchy cloud may appear on Thursday, possibly accompanied by isolated showers.”
