Finstown (Orkney Islands) weather

Headline:

Mainly dry, rain and strengthening wind in the evening.

Today:

Mainly dry morning with early brightness. Cloud thickening from early afternoon, bringing periods of rain to Orkney by early evening, Shetland from mid-evening, as winds back southerly and strengthen. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Tonight:

Outbreaks of rain through the night, perhaps drier for a time for Orkney. Strong southerly winds turning to gales for a time. Rain clearing Orkney around daybreak. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Tuesday:

Rain and cloud clearing by mid morning with some sunshine likely, winds turning westerly and a few blustery showers likely throughout the afternoon Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Further rain and perhaps, strong winds on Wednesday. Fresher towards the end of the week with blustery showers, a very Autumnal feel.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 3 Oct 2022

This period will see generally clear or sunny spells and showers for many throughout. Some areas in the southeast may remain dry, while the heaviest and most frequent showers persist in the west and northwest. Confidence remains low, with the possibility of high pressure building across the UK at some point through this period. However, frontal systems are likely to continue to bring periods of rain. We can expect generally breezy conditions throughout, with some brisker winds in the north and coastal gales possible, most likely to be earlier in this period. Temperatures will be close to normal throughout, but slightly below in northern areas, and trending slightly above in the south for a time. There is the possibility for some chilly nights, with potential mist or fog.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC+1) on Sun 2 Oct 2022

Confidence remains low for this period. Sunny spells and showers are likely to persist across the UK, however there is the possibility for a deep low pressure system. This would likely bring periods of rain; however, some drier spells and potential mist and fog may be expected too, most likely at the beginning of the period. Temperatures likely to remain above normal throughout.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Sun 2 Oct 2022