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Storm Agnes to bring winds and rain
Storm Agnes has been named by the Met Office as the deep area of low-pressure that will impact much of the UK on Wednesday and into Thursday.
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to overcast by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to overcast by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 29 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 29 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 30 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Saturday 30 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 1 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to sunny in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Sunday 1 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to sunny in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Light showers. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; No pollen data.Monday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Light showers. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 3 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Tuesday 3 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
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Wednesday 4 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Wednesday 4 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Papa Stour Airstrip
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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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WARNING
Flood warnings in force
for Scotland
Flood warnings in force
for Scotland
Orkney & Shetland weather forecast
Headline:
Cloudy, patchy rain Thursday morning, brighter afternoon, windy.
This Evening and Tonight:
Strong to gale east or southeasterly winds will develop this evening, as outbreaks of rain, some heavy, spread from the south. Winds easing a little overnight and turning into the southwest around dawn, when Orkney will become drier. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
Thursday:
A mainly cloudy morning, patchy rain, though heavier at first over Shetland. Turning brighter in the afternoon with sunny spells, then showers arriving later. Strong southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Bright with showers and strong to gale force winds on Friday. Dry and bright on Saturday, winds becoming light. Rain clearing to showers on Sunday.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Monday will bring patchy rain and a cloudy day to the south, elsewhere generally a day of sunny spells, with a risk of showers and stronger winds in the north. As the period progresses, it is likely to be more unsettled with some rain and stronger winds to the north, although with drier conditions further south. This broadly changeable setup is likely to continue, with possibly some lengthier drier interludes between systems, particularly in the southeast, and close to average temperatures but the potential for some chilly nights. Towards the end of this period there is a possibility of a more widely settled spell developing, at least for a time, with temperatures likely to be above average overall, though still with some cool nights and morning fog patches.
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A slowly evolving weather pattern is considered more likely through this period, though with a typical mix of settled and unsettled spells of weather. Within the more settled periods it is possible that northern parts will receive below average rainfall, with the south possibly receiving above average rainfall. Temperatures are more likely to be above average than below average overall, but with chilly nights in settled conditions.
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