The Met Office has forecast a significant rise in heatwave temperatures, reaching a remarkable 35C on Monday and Tuesday. However, cooler weather is expected in the near future.

Today is anticipated to be the hottest day of the year so far, surpassing yesterday’s record. Monday is projected to break this record again, potentially becoming the hottest day in May on record.

Following these high temperatures, Tuesday will also see similar highs, with temperatures peaking at 30C in southern regions on Wednesday and 28C on Thursday. Despite this, weather models indicate a return to colder conditions shortly.

According to the ECMWF model, temperatures across the UK may struggle to exceed 10C on June 3, with some areas in Scotland possibly experiencing morning temperatures as low as 0C.

Temperature readings suggest that only eastern, central, and southern England, along with South Wales, may have readings in the double digits at 6am.

Maps showing temperature anomalies for early June reveal areas of deep blue across the UK, indicating temperatures expected to fall well below the seasonal average.

The Met Office’s prediction of 35C for Monday and Tuesday would set a new May temperature record. The current record stands at 32.8C.

Temperatures surpassed 28C on Friday and are likely to remain above this mark until at least Thursday, potentially leading to a week-long heatwave.

An official heatwave is declared when temperatures exceed the threshold for three consecutive days, which varies between 25C and 28C across different UK counties.

The Met Office’s Monday forecast describes cloudy conditions in northwest Scotland with intermittent rain, while most other places will experience plenty of sunshine. It will remain hot, especially in the south, but cooler along the coasts.

Looking ahead to Tuesday through Thursday, the forecast indicates continued hot, sunny, and mostly dry weather with temperatures well above average. Some patchy cloud is expected on Thursday, possibly accompanied by isolated showers.