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East Highland: forecast wind
Wednesday, 19 June 2013: dawn to dusk
Printable view Forecast issued: 1721 on Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Overview for Thursday
A good deal of dry and bright weather with a little hazy sunshine at times though the cloud will thicken up to bring the odd patch of light rain, with more persistent rain reaching the Perthshire Hills in the evening.
| Hazards | Risk | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | No Risk | |
| Heavy snow | No Risk | |
| Storm force winds | No Risk | |
| Gales | No Risk | |
| Severe chill effect | No Risk | |
| Persistent and extensive hill fog | No Risk | |
| Thunderstorms | No Risk | |
| Heavy persistent rain | No Risk | |
| Strong Sunlight | Medium | Even hazy sunshine will lead to sunburn risk at this time of year. |
key to hazards and forecast content
| Dawn to 0900 | 0900 to 1200 | 1200 to 1500 | 1500 to dusk |
 Light rain showers |
 Cloudy |
Cloudy |
 Light rain |
| 20% | 20% | 30% | 40% |
Detailed mountain weather forecast: East Highlands
Thursday
Weather
Most of the day will be dry and while often cloudy, this will be thin enough for some bright or even hazy sunny intervals. The odd patch of light rain is possible though more likely in the evening when some more persistent outbreaks may spread into the Perthshire Hills towards dusk.
Visibility
Mostly good with just a slight haziness becoming moderate in the south during the evening.
Hill fog
Occasional above 900-1100m lowering to 600m in the south during the evening.
Maximum winds above 600m
Southerly 25 gusts 35mph.
Temperature
| Glens | Plus 8 Celsius at dawn rising to 16 Celsius in the afternoon, perhaps 19 Celsius in any sunnier spells. |
| 900 m | Plus 9 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Above the summits. |
Friday
Weather
A cloudy morning with some light rain or drizzle at first this dying out. Then becoming brighter with some sunshine in the afternoon along with a few showers.
Visibility
Moderate, locally poor at first becoming mainly good though locally moderate in showers.
Hill fog
Areas to 300m at daybreak and extensive above 600m gradually lifting and breaking to become patchy above 900m with just the odd lower patch in showers.
Maximum winds above 600m
Variable 15mph.
Temperature
| Glens | Plus 10 Celsius rising to Plus 19 Celsius. |
| 900 m | Plus 9 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Above the summits. |
Outlook
Saturday
A band of rain will move north during the morning followed by bright weather with some heavy showers these perhaps thundery in the afternoon. Strong southeast winds soon becoming lighter and more variable though with some gustiness in any thundery showers. Freezing levels above the summits.
Sunday
Stengthening north to northwesterly winds will bring showers or even some longer spells of rain to the Northern Cairngorms. A significant wind chill is also likely. Southern areas should see the best of the drier brighter weather.
Monday
Strong north to northwesterly winds will bring showers or even some longer spells of rain to the Northern Cairngorms and it may even be cold enough for some wet snow on the summits. A severe wind chill is also expected. Southern areas should see the best of the drier brighter weather.
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