Weather models show morning temperatures could soon plunge as low as 2C in some parts of the UK - despite the country still reeling from a record-breaking May heatwave.
Current Warm Spell
The Met Office says highs of 29C are possible today and tomorrow in southern areas, with 24C on the cards in northern regions over both days. Peak temperatures are then expected to drop to around 20-22C across much of the UK on Sunday and Monday.
Forecast Temperature Plunge
However, the GFS weather model suggests it might not be too long before temperatures plunge much lower again. On June 11, it shows morning temperatures could plunge to 3C in Scotland and Wales, 4C in Northern Ireland, 5C in the north of England, and just 6C to 7C in the Midlands. While on June 12, lows of 2C are possible in northern Scotland, with 4C in the north of England, 5C in Wales, with 6C to 7C in the Midlands and Northern Ireland.
Counties Staying Above 10C
The maps show there might only be a handful of counties, primarily in the south and east, which see temperatures in the double digits at 6am across both days. These include Pembrokeshire, Cornwall, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire.
Temperature Anomaly
Temperature anomaly maps across both days show swathes of blue across all parts of the UK. This indicates where temperatures are expected to drop below the seasonal average for this time of year.
Met Office's Latest Weather Forecast
The latest weather forecast from the Met Office suggests tonight will be dry for most areas, with some fog developing during the early hours in the southwest. Rain is expected to hit the far north-west at dawn. For Saturday, the national weather agency says rain is expected to move eastward across Scotland and Northern Ireland before reaching England and Wales by the evening. Sunny spells are expected in England before the rain. The Met Office adds: "Fresher for all on Sunday with a mixture of sunny spells and showers. Unsettled on Monday and Tuesday with heavy showers, longer spells of rain and possible brisk winds too."
