A scorching heatwave is poised to shatter more temperature records across the UK today, with weather forecasts indicating a potential drop in temperatures below 10C for millions of Britons. Yesterday marked the hottest June day in British history, reaching 36.1C in Hampshire and breaking a 50-year-old record. Anticipated temperatures soaring to at least 38C today are likely to surpass this recent record. Consequently, today is expected to be the hottest day of the year thus far.
Amber and red Met Office warnings are currently in effect for extensive regions of England and Wales today, tomorrow, and Saturday. However, a cooling trend is predicted for Sunday, with temperatures potentially plummeting to single digits on Monday based on the GFS weather model. The latest GFS maps indicate temperatures could dip as low as 5C in parts of Scotland on Monday morning, with most of Wales, Northern Ireland, northern England, and the southwest also experiencing temperatures below 10C.
Temperature anomaly maps also show a significant temperature drop expected on Monday morning, with areas marked in blue indicating 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 foresees the possibility of rain, showers, and potentially thundery outbreaks starting from Monday. The forecast for June 29 to July 8 suggests variable weather conditions, with periods of rain, showers, and potential thundery weather. The southeast may experience drier and brighter conditions initially, while the northwest could see occasional rain accompanied by strong winds. Temperatures are predicted to remain above average, with a chance of very warm or hot weather returning, particularly in the south.