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Sunny week ahead
It will stay fine and dry for the vast majority of us this week with high pressure continuing to dominate much of the country.
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Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
- Head to a lifeguarded beach; check the RNLI lifeguarded beach tool
- Follow RNLI Float to Live advice if you find yourself struggling in the water
- Know what to do if you get caught in a rip current (RNLI)
- Check the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide coming in
- Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
- Learn more about staying safe at the beach
Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 04:07; Sunset: 22:18. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 04:07; Sunset: 22:18. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Tuesday 6 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: 04:06; Sunset: 22:19. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Tuesday 6 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: 04:06; Sunset: 22:19. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Wednesday 7 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: 04:05; Sunset: 22:20. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Wednesday 7 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: 04:05; Sunset: 22:20. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Thursday 8 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by nighttime. Sunrise: 04:04; Sunset: 22:22. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Thursday 8 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by nighttime. Sunrise: 04:04; Sunset: 22:22. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Friday 9 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny by early evening. Sunrise: 04:03; Sunset: 22:23. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Friday 9 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny by early evening. Sunrise: 04:03; Sunset: 22:23. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Saturday 10 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals. Sunrise: 04:02; Sunset: 22:24. UV: High;Saturday 10 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals. Sunrise: 04:02; Sunset: 22:24. UV: High;
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Sunday 11 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: 04:01; Sunset: 22:25. UV: High;Sunday 11 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: 04:01; Sunset: 22:25. UV: High;
Seven day forecast for Birsay Bay
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Humidity
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82% | 83% |
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UV
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WSW
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WSW
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WSW
8
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7
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8
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WNW
7
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WNW
6
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NW
6
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6
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WNW
5
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WNW
5
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WNW
6
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NW
6
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NNW
6
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NNW
5
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N
6
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NNE
6
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NNE
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5
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0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
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Humidity
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86% | 87% | 88% | 87% | 87% | 86% | 85% | 84% | 82% | 82% | 81% | 79% | 78% | 75% | 74% | 74% | 73% | 73% | 74% | 74% | 77% | 81% | 87% | 88% |
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UV
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| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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NNE
6
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6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
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0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
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Humidity
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90% | 91% | 90% | 81% | 77% | 74% | 74% | 75% | 85% |
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UV
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| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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90% | 89% | 79% | 74% | 72% | 70% | 73% | 83% |
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UV
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| 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% | <5% | <5% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
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Humidity
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87% | 88% | 81% | 75% | 71% | 72% | 75% | 84% |
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UV
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| 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% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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11°
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ESE
11
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11
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11
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12
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12
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12
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12
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SSE
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16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
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0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
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VG | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G |
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Humidity
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89% | 90% | 84% | 77% | 72% | 71% | 77% | 90% |
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UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | G |
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Humidity
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93% | 93% | 88% | 79% | 75% | 75% | 80% | 90% |
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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.
Tide times
Tide times for Mon 5 Jun
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Tide times
Tide times for Tue 6 Jun
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Tide times
Tide times for Wed 7 Jun
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Tide times
Tide times for Thu 8 Jun
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Tide times
Tide times for Fri 9 Jun
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Tide times
Tide times for Sat 10 Jun
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Tide times
Tide times for Sun 11 Jun
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Orkney & Shetland weather forecast
Headline:
Dry Tuesday, some bright or sunny spells.
This Evening and Tonight:
Dry this evening. The rest of the night will remain dry throughout with variable amounts of cloud and some clear periods. Light mainly northwesterly winds. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Tuesday:
Dry with variable of amounts of cloud and some bright or sunny intervals. Light northwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Remaining dry and settled for the rest of the week with some sunny spells at times. Winds remaining light.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
To begin the period, generally largely dry, but with some scattered showers and thunderstorms possible towards the south and southwest, potentially spreading further northeast. It will likely remain cloudy at times along northern and eastern coasts, cloud occasionally moving inland, mainly overnight. Winds mostly light or moderate with the potentially for some slightly stronger winds near southern coasts. Temperature generally warm away from cooler eastern coastal counties. Perhaps very warm for some, especially in the south. Later in the period uncertainty increases, however the risk of showers or thunderstorms continues, mainly across southern areas of the UK, with northern areas more likely to remain drier. The easterly breeze may ease at times, allowing eastern counties to see a recovery in temperatures. Temperatures generally near to above average.
Updated:
High pressure is likely to become less dominant with time, especially in the south with low pressure likely to approach from the near Continent. Northern areas may hang on to the largely dry conditions, but southern areas will see an increased risk of occasional heavy rain or thunderstorms from time to time. Any changes will be slow though, and there will still be plenty of dry and warm, sunny weather between any rain or thunderstorms, with temperatures widely above average, perhaps significantly so.
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