Aurora Watch UK, a group of space physicists at Lancaster University that monitor the chance of possible auroras in the UK, issued the red alert at around 7am on Sunday, June 1.
This alert means that an aurora is likely to be visible by both the naked eye and camera from anywhere in the UK.
While the Northern Lights are usually a phenomenon associated with the Arctic Circle, they can be visible in the UK during periods of heightened solar activity.
This has happened multiple times over the last year and many Wiltshire photographers have been able to capture the aurora.
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Local conditions will still need to be right for Swindon and Wiltshire stargazers to catch a glimpse of the lights.
The most common time to see an aurora is between 9pm and midnight and people will have to avoid light pollution or heavy cloud cover.
A Met Office spokesperson added: “To witness the Northern Lights, the sky must be dark and cloud-free. Even a thin layer of cloud can obscure the view.
“The absence of artificial light is also crucial, so heading to remote areas away from towns and cities will significantly improve your chances.”
