The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is a climate feature that has special importance for the UK. It indicates variability in the strength of the westerly air flow crossing the Atlantic.
■ When the NAO is strong, the mid-latitude jet stream tends to run southwest–northeast, pulling a large number of mid-latitude depression systems (or cyclones) across the UK.
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