Northern Lights could return tonight as 'strong geomagnetic storm likely'

dailyrecord.co.uk:

The Northern Lights could dazzle UK skies for the third consecutive night as another geomagnetic storm brings the potential for a spectacular light show this evening.

Channel 4 weather presenter Liam Dutton took to X to announce the oncoming solar flares. The meteorologist explained that solar activity will be on the rise today, although conditions may not be ideal.He wrote on X (formerly Twitter: "**Latest NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Space Prediction** Further coronal mass ejections (CMEs) expected to arrive on Sunday." Scotland's best Northern Lights pictures in astonishing show of aurora borealis Liam continued: "This means another strong or extreme geomagnetic storm is likely.

Therefore, there may be another UK-wide showing of the aurora borealis on Sunday night - cloud permitting."However, a thunderstorm warning will be in effect across Scotland tonight, with "intense downpours" hindering stargazing.

The stormy weather will be breaking out in western Scotland with further heavy rain expected in the south on Sunday evening.In another message, the presenter added: "Geomagnetic activity will increase again today, however, as with last night, peak activity may not coincide with darkness.