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Fife weather: Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covers the whole of Scotland on Friday. (Pic: Met Office)

Fife weather: Yellow warning for thunderstorms issued as heatwave continues

A yellow warning for strong winds has been issued for Fife on Thursday. (Pic: Met Office)

Strong winds could cause travel disruption as yellow warning issued

Woman on a smartphone in a snowstorm. Photo: ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images

How phone signal and WhatsApp is affected by snow

The first few days of 2025 is starting off with a cold snap, as many wake to frosty conditions.

How to keep yourself warm and stay safe during the cold weather

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place across Fife for Tuesday, January 6, 2026. (Pic: Met Office)

Fife weather: Snow and ice could cause disruption as yellow warning issued

Storm Bram is sweeping across Scotland, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.

Expert issues flooding guidance as Storm Bram sweeps across Scotland

Yellow weather warnings for rain and wind are in place across much of Scotland as Storm Bram is set to hit this week. (Pic: Met Office)

Storm Bram: Fife set for strong winds and heavy rain

The Northern Lights, as seen over France earlier this year

Northern Lights to stun UK tonight - best time to see them

The Northern Lights as seen over Whitley Bay, in England's North East, last year

When the Northern Lights could appear over the UK this week

Fife is bracing for the impact of Storm Amy.

Storm Amy: Expert warns of high-risk areas and how Fife firms can prepare

Met Office map shows where in the UK Northern Lights could be visible tonight.

Map shows where in the UK Northern Lights could be visible tonight

A file photo of a test of a public alert system on a mobile phone. Mobile phones will ring out with an alarm this September as the Government tests its emergency alert system.

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The Northern Lights as seen from Herne Bay in Kent last October

Tips to spot the Northern Lights tonight as aurora appears in UK skies
Tuesday night may be your last chance to see them for some time 🔭
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Date autumn starts as Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain to UK.

Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain - date autumn starts

Fife escaped the worst of Storm Floris (Pic: Pexels/Pixabay)

Storm Floris: Fife escapes the brunt of ‘exceptional’ weather

The Met Office shares advice on how to stay safe in a storm, as amber and yellow wind warnings are in place.

How to stay safe in Storm Floris as wind warnings in place

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Monday into Tuesday. (Pic: Met Office)

Storm Floris to bring "unseasonably strong winds" early next week

Keep hot dogs and pets cool (photo: adobe)

Going green: How can I keep my pets cool in this heat while I’m at work?

People enjoying a park on a warm day.

Watch: When heatwave could return as high temperatures forecast

Should you sleep with a fan on?

The 4 reasons you should never sleep with a fan on - even in heatwave

People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

St Agatha’s pupil Lucy Shepherd was the last Leven Rose Queen crowned in 2019. (Pic: Jamie Callaghan)

Return of Leven Rose Queen tradition moves indoors due to weather forecast

Kinghorn Children's Gala had been due to draw to a close on Saturday - however the weather forecast has forced organisers to cancel the planned events. (Pic: contributed)

Yellow weather warning cancels Saturday's Kinghorn Children's Gala events

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Scotland is facing the prospect of such a wet summer that residents are being offered physical 'rain cheques' to help keep their spirits up.
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The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible in parts of Scotland and get more spectacular the further north you go.

Where northern lights could be visible tonight as red alert issued

Warning to those who are more vulnerable to limit their exposure to direct sunlight.

Vulnerable Brits warned to avoid direct sunlight during hot spell

People walk in the park.

Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for Early May bank holiday

Isolated showers are forecast for parts of the country.

Thundery showers forecast for parts of the UK as cold front moves over

London marathon runners have been warned ahead of the warm weather this weekend.

Warning issued to London Marathon runners as temperatures set to soar

Marathon runners should dig out their sunhats because it’s going to be a sunny one in London this weekend.

Watch: London Marathon 2025 full weather forecast amid UK heatwave

Unsettled weather.

Watch: Met Office weather outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

How to avoid sunburn as temperatures start to rise.

Met Office issue warning over sunburn risk - how to protect yourself

The aurora borealis.

Map shows where in Scotland Northern Lights could be visible tonight

Met Office map shows where in Scotland Northern Lights could be visible tonight.

Map shows where in Scotland Northern Lights could be visible tonight

A webcam in Plaški, Croatia caught the spectacle in clear detail.

Glowing white swirl visible across UK - Met Office gives likely cause

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

Met Office map shows where in Scotland Northern Lights could be visible tonight.

Map shows where in Scotland Northern Lights could be visible tonight

Cyclists in the park,

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Met Office UK weather map 07:00 February 24.

Watch: Met Office’s UK 5 day weather forecast

Rain and wind are expected today

Met Office map shows where 70mph winds could hit UK

Sunny sky.

Watch: When and where double-digit temperatures are forecast

A man walks through fog as the sun rises.

Watch: Met Office map shows temperatures forecast for UK today

Person runs in frosty weather.

Watch: A cold snap has arrived in the UK - will it snow?

A postman makes his way through the snow.

The three factors the Met Office considers when forecasting snow

The damage to the front of the building - panels were also ripped from the rear (Pic: Cath Ruane)

Fife Ice Arena announces re-opening after Storm Eowyn tore panels off its roof

Woman walks in stormy conditions.

Watch: Met Office issues 3-month weather outlook for UK

Storms can be a distressing time for our pets.

Storm Herminia: How to keep your dog calm during a storm

Pedestrians battle Storm Éowyn’s strong winds on Princes Street.

Video: Pedestrians battle Storm Éowyn’s strong winds on high street

Storm Eowyn has caused much disruption

Have emergency alert texts been sent during Storm Eowyn

Whilst it can be tempting to make sure your dog gets their walk, stormy weather can be dangerous.

Storm Eowyn: When is it safe to walk your dog in a storm?

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Storm Eowyn: can you take time off work amid red weather warnings?

A rare red weather warning has been issued for Storm Eowyn in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Storm Eowyn: six things you should never do in a storm

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