NewsUK NewsWeatherWeather forecasting models suggest a chilly spell could follow the scorching Bank Holiday weekend heatwave, with temperatures possibly dropping as low as 0C in Scotland13:31, 24 May 2026Updated 13:32, 24 May 2026The Met Office says heatwave temperatures should rise to a staggering 35C on Monday and Tuesday - but chilly conditions look to be right around the corner.‌The national weather agency says today should be the hottest day of the year so far, breaking the record set just yesterday. Monday is expected to break the record again - and could even be the hottest day in May ever.‌With similar highs to follow on Tuesday, the Met Office says temperatures should peak at 30C in southern areas on Wednesday and 28C on Thursday. However, weather models now suggest it won’t be too long before the cold returns.‌READ MORE: UK weather live: Met Office forecasts 35C heatwave surge for Monday and TuesdayREAD MORE: UK weather maps show rainstorm will end 33C heatwave – 92 counties drenchedThe ECMWF model suggests temperatures might struggle to rise much past 10C across large swathes of the UK on June 3. Morning temperatures could even plunge to 0C in parts of Scotland.Minimum possible temperature readings show eastern, central and southern England, as well as South Wales, might be the only places with readings in the double digits at 6am.‌Temperature anomaly maps for the start of June show areas of deep blue right across the UK. This indicates where temperatures are expected to drop well below the average for this time of year.Met Office forecasts record-breaking heatwaveIn the meantime, the Met Office’s 35C predictions for Monday and Tuesday would constitute a new record for all-time temperatures in May. The current record stands at 32.8C.Temperatures rose above 28C on Friday and are expected to do so every day until at least Thursday. That means we could see a week-long heatwave.Article continues belowAn official heatwave is declared when temperatures rise above the heatwave threshold for three consecutive days. The threshold varies between 25C and 28C across different UK counties.The Met Office forecast for Monday states: "Cloudy in northwest Scotland with rain at times, otherwise most places seeing lots of sunshine. It remains hot, especially in the south but cooler along the coasts."It adds for Tuesday to Thursday: "Staying hot, sunny and mostly dry over the next few days with temperatures well above average. A little more patchy cloud on Thursday, perhaps with the odd shower."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Met OfficeHeatwaveWeatherEnglandLondonWalesScotlandNorthern Ireland