A scorching heatwave is poised to shatter additional temperature records in the UK today, though weather projections indicate that temperatures could soon dip below 10C for millions of Britons.
Yesterday marked the hottest June day in British history with a record-breaking temperature of 36.1C recorded in Hampshire, surpassing a 50-year-old record. Forecasts suggest that temperatures could soar to at least 38C today, likely breaking the record again within hours and making it the hottest day of the year so far.
Amber and red weather warnings issued by the Met Office will remain in effect across extensive areas of England and Wales today, tomorrow, and Saturday. However, a cooling trend is anticipated for Sunday, with temperatures potentially plummeting to single digits on Monday according to the GFS weather model.
GFS maps indicate that temperatures may drop as low as 5C in parts of Scotland on Monday morning, with temperatures below 10C expected in most of Wales, Northern Ireland, northern England, and the southwest.
Additionally, temperature anomaly maps reveal a significant decrease in temperatures on Monday morning, with areas highlighted in blue showing temperatures falling well below the seasonal average. The data suggests that 54 counties could experience temperatures below 10C on Monday morning.
Looking ahead, the Met Office forecasts rain, showers, and possible thundery outbreaks starting from Monday. The outlook for June 29 to July 8 anticipates changeable conditions with rain, showers, and potential thundery activity. While the southeast may initially see drier and brighter weather, the northwest could experience occasional rain accompanied by strong winds. Temperatures are expected to remain above average, with a possibility of very warm or hot weather returning, particularly in the south.