2 h. ago Met Office map shows 'extreme' Northern Lights forecast covering UK tonight as red alert issued

An 'extreme' geomagnetic storm is expected to trigger spectacular and widespread aurora displays across the globe

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32 h. ago Met Office forecasts snow and 'below freezing' cold snap for Scotland this week

It comes after a rain warning was issued for parts of the country

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4 d. ago England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year

Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decadesWater companies and the government are drawing up emergency plans for a drought next year more extreme than we have seen in decades.Executives at one major water company told the Guardian they were extremely concerned about the prospect of a winter with lower than average rainfall, which the Met Office’s long-term forecast says is likely. They said if this happened, the water shortfall would mean taking drastic water use curtailment measures “going beyond hosepipe bans”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Met Office forecasts ‘brief respite’ from 'unsettled' weather across UK this weekend

Here's the Met Office weekend weather forecast

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5 d. ago UK weather maps show rain bomb about to completely cover Wales

More rain is on its way with the Met Office forecasting that some parts of Wales will see downpours of up to 32mm an hour.

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6 d. ago Met Office forecasts change to UK weather after 'exceptionally mild spell'

Temperatures have been well above average for November, but the Met Office says things are about to change

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6 d. ago Aurora borealis could light up Scotland's skies tomorrow as Met Office forecasts huge flare

While fireworks lit up our skies on Wednesday night, it looks like the incredible Northern Lights may do the same on Friday.

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6 d. ago Met Office tells Brits in 17 places to prepare 'emergency kit' and three items

The Met Office forecasts more drizzle for parts of Wales and the Southwest of England today — after more than 23mm of rain fell across Pembrokeshire on Wednesday

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9 d. ago London to be hotter than Istanbul as Britain set for ‘unseasonably warm’ weather

Temperatures this week could reach highs of 18C when the average for Autumn this time of year is usually only around 11C in the South of England

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1 week ago UK snow forecast: Met Office gives verdict for November after temperatures drop

Met Office meteorologists are looking ahead as we move into November

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1 week ago Halloween weather: Hourly London forecast as thousands go trick

It’s looking like a damp evening for trick-or-treaters in the capital

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1 week ago Scotland weather: Full Scottish weather forecast for guisers trick

Here’s the full Met Office forecast for tomorrow.

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1 week ago Halloween 2025: Full Scottish weather forecast for guisers trick

Here’s the full Met Office forecast for tomorrow.

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2 w. ago UK weather maps show exact time thunderstorms to rage across most of the nation

Met Office forecasters say unsettled weather is likely for the rest of the week, with wind speeds expected to exceed 60mph and heavy rain anticipated for several regions

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2 w. ago Northern Lights could dazzle in England tonight as Met Office forecasts 'glimpses' of aurora

The aurora borealis could be seen as far south as north England tonight

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2 w. ago Northern Lights could light up UK skies tonight as Met Office forecasts 'visible aurora'

You'll have to brave the cold to catch a glimpse of the spectacular display this evening

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2 w. ago Met Office forecasts another change in UK weather after weekend cold blast

Britain's autumn cold snap is set to come to an end this week

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2 w. ago Snow expected in UK over weekend with ‘coldest days of season so far’

Atlantic winds to bring biting temperatures after Storm Benjamin

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2 w. ago Met Office full forecast for Greater Manchester as Storm Benjamin to batter UK with warnings in place

Conditions are expected to change in the coming days

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3 w. ago Scotland warned of ‘potential storm’ that could ‘pack punch’ as Met Office pinpoint worst day amid ‘colder’ forecast

SCOTLAND could be hit by a horrific storm just in time for Halloween. A low-pressure system could see wind speeds increase and temperatures plunge. Southernly winds are currently barrelling towards Ireland and could make landfall later this week. Irish weather forecasters warned the potential storm could "pack a punch". Weather Alerts Ireland said: “There is...

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