Stornoway (Na h-Eileanan Siar) weather

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Showers or longer spells of rain. Breezy

Today:

A rather cloudy morning with showers or, especially for the north and west, some longer spells of rain, the best of any sunshine towards the Great Glen. During the afternoon the showers ease from the west. Occasionally strong northwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Tonight:

Showers become confine to the north coast through the evening before dying out overnight. Otherwise, dry with long clear spells developing and, with winds easing, turning chilly. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Saturday:

A dry morning with some good spells of sunshine around. However cloud thickens rom the west through the afternoon, bringing the risk of some heavy evening rain. Freshening southerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Rather cloudy Sunday and Monday with showers or longer spells of rain, best of any brightness in east, with strong southwesterly winds. Sunny spells and showers Tuesday with winds easing.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 22 Sep 2023

Many areas will see a mixture of sunshine and showers on Tuesday, though southeast England may see cloudier skies and outbreaks of rain. Thereafter, a changeable and at times unsettled outlook, with further low pressure areas tracking towards the UK, but with some uncertainty as to their paths at present. These systems could bring periods of heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. The wettest and windiest weather is more likely farther north and west. The best chance of drier conditions is across the east and southeast of England and will be closer to high pressure which is more likely to reside over continental Europe. Temperatures are likely to be generally above average, especially in the south.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 21 Sep 2023

Through early to mid October, generally blocked weather patterns are more likely than average, however there is significant uncertainty around the detail and resultant conditions over the UK. A typical mix of autumnal conditions may occur at times, although drier than average conditions are slightly more likely than wetter than average conditions over this period as a whole. Above average temperatures also continue to be more likely than below average temperatures, although cool nights, along with patchy mist and fog are probable during settled spells.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 21 Sep 2023