Kirkwall (Orkney Islands) weather
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 07:13; Sunset: 18:49. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 1 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 07:16; Sunset: 18:46. 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. Light showers changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 07:18; Sunset: 18:43. 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 nighttime. Sunrise: 07:20; Sunset: 18:40. 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. Light rain changing to clear by early evening. Sunrise: 07:23; Sunset: 18:37. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 07:25; Sunset: 18:35. UV: Low;
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Thursday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: 07:27; Sunset: 18:32. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Kirkwall
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Chance of precipitation
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90% | 80% | 60% | 40% | 40% | 10% | <5% | <5% |
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12°
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11°
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11°
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11°
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11°
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10°
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9° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° |
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SSW
18
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SW
18
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WSW
16
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WSW
16
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WSW
14
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SW
12
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SW
14
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SW
13
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31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
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M | VG | E | E | VG | E | E | E |
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Humidity
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95% | 89% | 85% | 84% | 85% | 86% | 84% | 84% |
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UV
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1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Chance of precipitation
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7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° |
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SW
15
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14
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16
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16
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16
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16
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15
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15
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15
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16
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17
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18
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19
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19
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19
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18
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18
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SW
17
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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
18
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WSW
20
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28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 |
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E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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85% | 84% | 84% | 84% | 83% | 83% | 84% | 84% | 84% | 83% | 80% | 77% | 74% | 73% | 73% | 74% | 76% | 79% | 80% | 82% | 83% | 83% | 85% | 86% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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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Chance of precipitation
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80% | 80% | 40% | 40% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
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11°
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11°
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11°
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11°
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12°
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13°
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13°
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12°
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12°
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8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° |
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WSW
20
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WSW
20
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W
22
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W
21
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W
22
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W
24
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24
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22
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20
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33 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 28 |
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VG | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G |
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Humidity
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87% | 87% | 84% | 81% | 76% | 73% | 79% | 83% | 86% |
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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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<5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 50% |
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12°
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9° | 9° | 9° | 11° | 12° | 11° | 9° | 9° |
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W
17
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16
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13
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WSW
11
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SSW
10
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SSE
13
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SSE
17
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SSE
22
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24 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 32 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G |
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Humidity
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88% | 89% | 91% | 87% | 81% | 81% | 88% | 89% |
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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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80% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
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13°
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13°
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14°
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9° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 8° |
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SSE
22
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20
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18
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19
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22
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SW
23
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SW
24
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SW
21
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32 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 31 |
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G | G | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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90% | 90% | 91% | 89% | 84% | 80% | 76% | 78% |
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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% | 10% | 30% | 40% | 20% | 10% |
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11°
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8° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 7° |
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20
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SW
18
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SSW
18
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19
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SW
19
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20
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WSW
20
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WSW
21
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28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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79% | 81% | 82% | 77% | 73% | 73% | 79% | 81% |
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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% | 30% | 40% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
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11°
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7° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° |
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SW
22
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SW
23
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WSW
23
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WSW
24
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WSW
25
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WSW
23
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SW
21
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22
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32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 35 | 31 | 32 |
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VG | G | G | VG | G | VG | VG | G |
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Humidity
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81% | 82% | 83% | 80% | 76% | 78% | 81% | 83% |
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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.
Orkney & Shetland weather forecast
Headline:
Wet and very windy.
Today:
Wet and windy through much of Friday with some heavy rain and gale or severe gale southerly winds. Brighter, showery conditions reach Orkney in late afternoon and Shetland late evening. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Tonight:
Occasional showers continue throughout the night, these will be interspersed with clear spells. Winds ease fresh to strong southwesterly from the evening. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Saturday:
Brief sunny spells and heavy, perhaps thundery, blustery showers with continuing fresh to strong southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Showery morning Sunday with strong westerly winds but the afternoon looks drier. Then mainly dry Monday with winds turning southerly. Rain spreads northeast in strong southeasterly winds overnight into Tuesday.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Sunshine and showers can be expected Wednesday as rain generally clears away from the southeast, while heavier and possibly thundery showers may be expected in the northwest. Winds moderate to fresh, and temperatures trending slightly above average. Unsettled weather continues for many, with showers affecting northern areas and likely to spread southwards. Temperatures turning normal or cool, and becoming windier with gales possible in places. Confidence remains low throughout the rest of this period. High pressure may develop across the UK, with likely occasional frontal systems bringing periods of rain. However, towards the end of the period, deep lower pressure may be expected, with temperatures generally returning to above normal, however, cooler nights make way for potential mist and fog.
Updated:
Drier and more settled conditions are most likely at the start of the period, though some spells of wetter weather remain possible. 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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