2 h. ago Major solar storm set to slam Earth TONIGHT sparking Northern Lights spectacle AND outages

A powerful solar storm is set to hit Earth tonight, sparking a stunning Northern Lights display across 18 US states while raising serious concerns about potential power grid disruptions and communication blackouts

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4 h. ago Northern Lights will shine across much of the UK TONIGHT and in coming days... will YOU be able to spot the aurora?

Those in the Midlands and the north of the UK are best-placed to see an incredible display over the next two days, with the best viewing conditions predicted for Monday.

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8 h. ago Northern Lights in UK: Exactly where and when Brits can see Aurora Borealis

The Met Office has said the Aurora Borealis could be visible across most parts of the UK this week and the display could also be enjoyed without the need for photographic equipment

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9 h. ago Met Office issues rare Northern Lights alert for when Scots may spot phenomenon

Scots in these five areas will be able to see the 'best views' of the Northern Lights as the Met Office issues rare alert

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12 h. ago Met Office says aurora sightings possible across much of the UK

A Met Office video shows where and when the aurora borealis could be visible in the UK.

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12 h. ago Best UK places to see Northern Lights as Met Office forecasts 'real possibility' of aurora

The Met Office has revealed the UK areas with the best viewing conditions for the aurora borealis this week

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15 h. ago Aurora alert: 'Cannibal solar storm' to bring Northern Lights to UK skies tonight

The Met Office has told Brits to expect a 'real possibility' of aurora borealis sightings tonight

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18 h. ago Northern Lights could be visible 'across Wales' tonight as Met Office issues update

The Met Office has said that a plasma cloud is set to hit the earth later today, potentially giving a lengthy display of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis

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19 h. ago Weather forecast September: Meteorological autumn begins today

Watch the latest Met Office video forecast as meteorological autumn begins.

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20 h. ago Northern lights to appear in UK tonight after ‘cannibal’ solar storm

Two coronal mass ejections will collide to deliver colourful auroras over the UK and US

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22 h. ago Northern Lights to dazzle across England tonight as Met Office forecasts 'likely' aurora

The aurora borealis could reach the south of England tonight thanks an 'enhanced auroral oval'

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24 h. ago Summer officially over as Met Office forecasts rain, hail and 'brisk wind'

Forecasters say the weather for the next few days will be mixed with some still seeing 21C at times

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31 h. ago This year’s storm list unveiled as public pick names in tribute to loved ones

Met Office, Met Eireann and Dutch national weather forecasting service KNMI reveal the names for 2025/26 storm season.

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39 h. ago Met Office issues ‘stay safe’ warning amid ‘gusty wind’ forecast

Plenty of rain is in the forecast for the UK over the next few days

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43 h. ago Will the UK get another heatwave? Met Office gives verdict on September forecast

The UK has seen four heatwaves this summer, but experts say September’s temperatures will be more normal

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44 h. ago Met Office tells Brits in four areas to prepare 'emergency' kit for seven hours

Met Office weather forecasters say Brits living in four areas are at risk of flooding and should consider putting together an emergency kit as well as taking other precautions

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61 h. ago Southport Airshow finishes early as heavy rain and strong winds batter coast

It comes after the Met Office forecast a 'huge wall of rain' will hit much of the UK this weekend

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3 d. ago London weather: Travel chaos warning as capital deluged with heavy rain

Met Office warns of disruption to public transport amid heavy rain

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4 d. ago Yellow weather warning issued as three inches of rain set to drench parts of Britain within hours

The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for southern England and Wales with up to three inches set to fall in a few hours between 10pm today and 12pm tomorrow.

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4 d. ago Met Office warning for ‘thunderstorms and hail’ as first autumn forecast paints bleak picture

After this weekend's wash-out, the weather is to turn very autumnal indeed.

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