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Warnings issued ahead of an unsettled end to the week
The Met Office have issued yellow warnings for wind and rain for parts of Scotland ahead of a spell of wet and windy weather that will sweep across the country.
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Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 07:25; Sunset: 19:06. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 30 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain. Sunrise: 07:27; Sunset: 19:03. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 1 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: 07:29; Sunset: 19:00. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: 07:31; Sunset: 18:58. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 3 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by early evening. Sunrise: 07:33; Sunset: 18:55. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 4 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to partly cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: 07:36; Sunset: 18:52. UV: Low;
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Wednesday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 07:38; Sunset: 18:49. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Stornoway
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<5% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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11°
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11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 9° |
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WSW
4
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SSW
5
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SSW
6
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SSW
7
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SSW
8
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SSW
8
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9
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11
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12
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SSW
14
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SSW
16
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6 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 29 |
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E | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | E | E | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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75% | 78% | 78% | 76% | 73% | 79% | 83% | 83% | 80% | 80% | 79% |
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UV
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2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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60% | 80% | 60% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | 90% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 40% | 20% | 20% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
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8° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° |
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18
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S
21
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23
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25
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28
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30
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S
31
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S
32
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S
33
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S
35
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S
35
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SSW
27
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WSW
22
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WSW
22
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WSW
22
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WSW
22
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WSW
19
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WSW
20
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WSW
17
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WSW
16
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WSW
16
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WSW
16
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WSW
17
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WSW
15
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32 | 37 | 41 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 47 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
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VG | VG | G | M | M | M | M | M | P | P | M | M | G | VG | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | VG |
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Humidity
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83% | 85% | 87% | 89% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 90% | 89% | 87% | 84% | 84% | 82% | 84% | 83% | 80% | 79% | 80% | 79% | 80% | 79% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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10% | 50% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
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10°
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10°
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10°
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7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 8° |
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WSW
15
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WSW
15
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SW
14
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SW
14
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WSW
16
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WSW
19
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WSW
20
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WSW
17
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WSW
17
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30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 30 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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80% | 79% | 82% | 83% | 77% | 75% | 74% | 81% | 84% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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50% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% |
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7° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° |
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WSW
20
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21
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21
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22
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23
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22
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17
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14
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34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 41 | 38 | 29 | 24 |
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M | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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86% | 85% | 80% | 74% | 72% | 73% | 79% | 84% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 50% | 60% |
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12°
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10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 9° | 9° |
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13
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WSW
11
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SW
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10
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15
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SSE
17
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SSE
19
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22 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 33 |
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G | VG | G | VG | VG | G | M | M |
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Humidity
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89% | 92% | 94% | 88% | 82% | 81% | 89% | 89% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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50% | 60% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
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13°
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10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 8° | 8° |
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SSE
20
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22
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23
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SSW
24
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SW
25
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22
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SW
21
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34 | 33 | 37 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 37 | 35 |
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G | M | M | M | M | G | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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89% | 90% | 92% | 90% | 87% | 76% | 74% | 75% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 40% | 40% | 30% | 20% |
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11°
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11°
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8° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° |
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SW
18
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SW
17
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SW
17
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SW
18
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SW
18
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SW
19
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SSW
19
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SW
19
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30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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76% | 79% | 81% | 75% | 69% | 73% | 82% | 85% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
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.
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 (Medium) | 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.
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WARNING
Flood alerts in force
for Scotland
Flood alerts in force
for Scotland
Highlands & Eilean Siar weather forecast
Headline:
Mainly dry with sunny spells.
Today:
Rather cloudy start across the Western Isles with a few showers, otherwise a mainly dry day with some sunny spells. A few afternoon showers are likely, especially towards the Great Glen. Freshening southerly winds later in west. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Tonight:
Mainly dry evening with clear spells but increasing cloud brings rain to the Outer Hebrides towards midnight. The rain, heavy and persistent in west, spreads east overnight. Strengthening southerly winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
Friday:
A wet and windy morning with some heavy, persistent rain and risk of severe southerly coastal gales. Brighter, less windy conditions with heavy showers spread east in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Sunny spells and blustery showers, heavy and perhaps thundery, on Saturday. Lighter showers Sunday, these dying out later. Dry start Monday but cloud and rain spreading northeast through afternoon.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
A mixture of sunny spells and showers or longer periods of rain is expected at the start of October. A northwest/southeast split in weather conditions is likely through the first half of next week, with cloud and occasionally heavy rain in the northwest, and drier conditions in the southeast. Winds generally light, but likely stronger in the northwest. Later in the period, we may see a shift towards drier and more settled weather. Some spells of wetter weather remain likely at times; these are most probable in the northwest but could possibly spread to other areas too. Temperatures likely to be close to average throughout or perhaps slightly above average by the end of the period.
Updated:
Drier and more settled conditions are most likely at the start of the period, though some periods of wetter weather remain probable. Later in October, there is an increasing chance of unsettled conditions developing more widely across the UK for a time. Temperatures most likely to be near normal or slightly above normal.
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