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Storm Agnes to bring winds and rain
Storm Agnes has been named by the Met Office as the deep area of low-pressure that will impact much of the UK on Wednesday and into Thursday.
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 28 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 28 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 29 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers changing to clear by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 29 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers changing to clear by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 30 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Saturday 30 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 1 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers changing to clear by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Sunday 1 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers changing to clear by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Monday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
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Tuesday 3 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to light showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Tuesday 3 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to light showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Portnalong
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Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
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Highlands & Eilean Siar weather forecast
Headline:
Dry, bright morning, turning wet and windy in the afternoon.
Today:
A mainly dry and bright start with sunny spells, although the odd shower possible at first across the northwest. However, it will turn wet and windy from the south during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Tonight:
Windy with outbreaks of heavy rain, gales around the coast. However, the winds probably falling lighter for a time overnight, turning into the southwest and strengthening again by dawn. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
Thursday:
Strong to gale force southwest winds and mostly cloudy with showers or longer outbreaks of rain. Some drier and brighter spells are likely around Inverness and the Black Isle. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Bright with showers on Friday and fresh to strong winds. Dry and bright much of Saturday, but rain later. Rain clearing to showers on Sunday.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Sunday will bring a day of sunshine and showers with brisk winds, strongest in the north, with lighter winds further south. This autumnal trend of changeable conditions is set to continue through the first half of this period. However, with time, it looks like we will see lengthier drier spells between Atlantic frontal systems later into the period, perhaps more so further south and east. By way of contrast, areas further north and west will probably remain more unsettled with occasional rain and stronger winds at times. There is a chance of a more widely settled spell towards the end of the period, potentially bringing drier conditions further north, Temperatures likely to be above average, with a chance of chilly nights accompanied by mist or fog patches in settled conditions.
Updated:
A slowly evolving weather pattern is considered more likely through this period, though with a typical mix of settled and unsettled spells of weather. Within the more settled periods it is possible that northern parts will receive below average rainfall, with the south possibly receiving above average rainfall. Temperatures are more likely to be above average than below average overall, but with chilly nights in settled conditions.
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