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Fine, dry bank holiday weekend
The area of high-pressure which has brought fine conditions across the UK over the last few days is forecast to persist through the bank holiday weekend and in…
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 04:17; Sunset: 22:02. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: Next high at .Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 04:17; Sunset: 22:02. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: Next high at .
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Tuesday 30 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 04:16; Sunset: 22:04. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .Tuesday 30 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 04:16; Sunset: 22:04. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .
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Wednesday 31 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 04:14; Sunset: 22:06. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .Wednesday 31 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 04:14; Sunset: 22:06. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .
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Thursday 1 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 04:13; Sunset: 22:07. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .Thursday 1 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 04:13; Sunset: 22:07. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .
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Friday 2 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 04:12; Sunset: 22:09. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .Friday 2 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 04:12; Sunset: 22:09. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low. Tide: First high at .
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Saturday 3 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 04:10; Sunset: 22:11. UV: Moderate; Tide: First high at .Saturday 3 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 04:10; Sunset: 22:11. UV: Moderate; Tide: First high at .
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Sunday 4 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny by early evening. Sunrise: 04:09; Sunset: 22:12. UV: Moderate; Tide: First high at .Sunday 4 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny by early evening. Sunrise: 04:09; Sunset: 22:12. UV: Moderate; Tide: First high at .
Seven day forecast for St. Margaret's Hope
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89% | 90% | 90% | 88% | 82% | 82% | 86% | 87% | 88% |
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88% | 88% | 86% | 79% | 78% | 77% | 77% | 84% |
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85% | 86% | 80% | 76% | 72% | 71% | 75% | 84% |
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88% | 90% | 86% | 80% | 77% | 76% | 79% | 88% |
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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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Orkney & Shetland weather forecast
Headline:
Mostly cloudy today, a light shower possible across Shetland later.
Today:
A rather cool and cloudy day. Orkney and Fair Isle will be dry but the odd light shower may develop across Shetland in the afternoon. Brisk westerly winds across Shetland. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Tonight:
A cloudy evening and night with the chance of a light shower across Shetland and Fair Isle. Orkney staying mainly dry. Winds easing down across Shetland. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Tuesday:
Little change, a lot of cloud through the day with a brief light shower possible across Shetland. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Staying rather cloudy over the coming days, with the chance of a little light rain at times for Shetland.
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UK long range weather forecast
Settled conditions are likely to dominate throughout this period with plenty of dry and bright weather across the country, the best of the sunny spells expected across the west. Some low cloud is likely in eastern areas early each day, but this will tend to burn back towards to the North Sea coastline during the day. By the end of the period, there is an outside chance of some occasionally thundery showers and slightly stronger winds reaching southern areas. Generally feeling warm by day, especially in the sheltered west. However, an onshore breeze from the North Sea means that it is likely to feel cooler in eastern areas, especially the southeast. Chilly under clear skies by night in the north and west, with some patchy fog possible in prone spots.
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A north/south split is possible as June progresses with northern areas having a better chance of continued dry conditions, whereas the south may be slightly wetter than average. Winds may also be stronger in the southern half of the country but remain light in northern regions. In general, the temperatures are likely to be above average; eastern coastal areas may feel slightly cooler, however, in the presence of onshore winds.
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