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Changeable weather to continue for most
An autumnal mix of wind and rain is on the cards for much of the UK over the next 10 days, albeit with some interludes of calmer weather.
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Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to partly cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: 07:25; Sunset: 18:27. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 7 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers. Sunrise: 07:27; Sunset: 18:24. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 8 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:30; Sunset: 18:21. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 9 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: 07:32; Sunset: 18:18. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 10 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 07:34; Sunset: 18:15. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 11 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light rain by nighttime. Sunrise: 07:37; Sunset: 18:12. UV: Low;
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Wednesday 12 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 07:39; Sunset: 18:09. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Foula Airstrip
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76% | 77% | 78% | 73% | 68% | 73% | 71% | 75% | 82% |
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85% | 84% | 85% | 86% | 86% | 84% | 76% | 74% |
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78% | 77% | 76% | 75% | 75% | 74% | 73% | 72% |
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73% | 76% | 78% | 77% | 78% | 79% | 81% | 82% |
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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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84% | 85% | 86% | 84% | 82% | 82% | 82% | 81% |
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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.
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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Orkney & Shetland weather forecast
Headline:
Windy with bright spells and blustery showers on Thursday.
This Evening and Tonight:
A windy evening and night with showers, these heavy at times, the chance of hail and the odd rumble of thunder. Strong to gale force west to southwesterly winds. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Thursday:
Some bright or sunny periods and occasional showers, heavy at first. Fresh to strong southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Remaining unsettled with further showers on Friday and Saturday. Chance of persistent rain on Sunday. Windy at times.
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UK long range weather forecast
This period is likely to be characterised by unsettled weather with showers and longer periods of rain for most areas. Cloudy conditions with rain and drizzle are likely to move southwards through Monday, with clearer drier conditions following into the northwest. Further bands of rain are expected across the country through the period with drier spells between them. Overall the west and northwest seeing the heaviest and most frequent rain, whilst the east will experience more of the sunny spells. Rain is often likely to be accompanied by strong winds with a risk of gales in exposed regions of the northwest throughout. Temperatures generally close to or at normal, with the occasional cooler night bringing the chance of mist and fog in places.
Updated:
Changeable conditions are expected to continue throughout the period, with bands of rain and showers likely across most of the country. Temperatures are likely to remain close to normal overall throughout. However, there is an increasing chance of some more settled weather from late October, although it may also be accompanied by colder conditions with mist or fog and frost.
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