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Northern lights dazzle sky-watchers across the UK

Monday night saw the evening sky illuminated by a celestial display as a powerful G4 geomagnetic storm lit up the sky.

Week ahead: unsettled with rain, wind and some hill snow

The week ahead brings a typically changeable January pattern, with low pressure systems repeatedly attempting to move in from the southwest, while a block of high pressure to the east prevents them from fully progressing across the UK.

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Weekend weather: A mixed spell to come with rain, cloud, mist and fog

The upcoming weekend brings a mixed picture across the UK, with a combination of cloudy skies, mist and fog, some showery rain, and the occasional brighter spell.

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Understanding the Met Office’s WeatherReady preparedness work

Weather in the UK is famously difficult to forecast, and severe weather can have a significant impact on our daily lives, from travel disruption to risks to health and property.

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January weather extremes: a look back records from past events

January is a month that often tests the UK’s resilience to weather.

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Deep Dive: Will the cold weather return?

After a wintry and disruptive start to the year, Storm Goretti delivered some of the most impactful weather the UK has seen for some time and persistent snow has caused significant disruption in parts of Scotland.

Week ahead forecast: Milder conditions but heavy rain possible later in the week

After a notably cold spell last week, the weather in the coming days will take on a markedly milder tone for much of the UK.

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Can AI developments really be green?

Green AI is a challenge that touches all of us at the Met Office. Whether we’re developing new technologies, supporting our customers, or helping deliver on our sustainability commitments, the way we use artificial intelligence (AI) has a direct impact on our mission and our values.

Weekend weather forecast: Storm Goretti moves away but warnings remain

As we move into the weekend, many will be hoping for a respite from the recent turbulent conditions.

Storm Goretti: Key stats from the multi-hazard event

Storm Goretti has swept across the UK, bringing a multi-hazard event with exceptionally strong winds, heavy snowfall, and significant rainfall.

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