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Unseasonable October warmth to come
Warmer weather is on the way for much of the UK, though rain dominates the outlook for much of Scotland.
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Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to overcast in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to overcast in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 7 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Saturday 7 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 8 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to overcast by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Sunday 8 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to overcast by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 9 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to overcast by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; No pollen data.Monday 9 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to overcast by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 10 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Tuesday 10 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
Six day forecast for Lerwick (S. Screen)
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8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 9° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 7° | 6° | 6° |
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SE
4
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ESE
5
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4
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SSE
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4
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NE
4
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SW
4
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SW
7
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SW
9
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SSW
10
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10
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SSW
11
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11
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SSE
12
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SSE
13
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SSE
13
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15
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20
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21
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5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 29 |
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E | E | VG | E | VG | P | VP | G | P | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | M | M | M | M |
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95% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 100% | 92% | 87% | 83% | 82% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 83% | 86% | 88% | 88% | 92% | 92% | 95% | 95% |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
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90% | 90% | 90% | 60% | 50% | 50% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
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7° | 7° | 9° | 8° | 7° | 7° | 6° | 5° | 4° |
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ESE
21
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20
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19
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23
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25
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26
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NNW
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96% | 97% | 98% | 95% | 93% | 86% | 83% | 75% | 71% |
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11
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16
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15
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21 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 22 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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67% | 69% | 69% | 65% | 61% | 63% | 68% | 68% |
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20% | 50% | 80% | 80% | 60% | 60% | 30% | 50% |
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5° | 4° | 4° | 5° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 8° |
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SSE
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Humidity
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70% | 74% | 84% | 84% | 85% | 91% | 94% | 95% |
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18
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Humidity
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94% | 95% | 93% | 87% | 80% | 78% | 84% | 89% |
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Humidity
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89% | 90% | 92% | 89% | 82% | 83% | 84% | 80% |
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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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Orkney & Shetland weather forecast
Headline:
Rain spreading northeast on Thursday afternoon.
This Evening and Tonight:
Occasional showers through this evening, some heavy, but the showers becoming lighter and well scattered overnight. Some clear spells developing, winds fresh at times across Orkney, mainly light in Shetland. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Thursday:
A mainly dry and bright morning, although cloud thickening across Orkney. Outbreaks of rain then developing through the afternoon and evening, occasionally heavy. Winds gradually freshening. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Most;y cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle on Friday, although some drier spells possible in Orkney. Mainly dry on Saturday before rain spreads north on Sunday.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Cloudy in the north on Monday and Tuesday with some rain at times, heaviest and most prolonged in the far north. Elsewhere the fine, dry and warm spell from the weekend likely continuing. Increasingly unsettled and cooler from the middle of next week with some rain expected for most areas, but particularly so in the north and west, where some spells of heavy and persistent rain are possible at times. Later next week further spells of wind and rain are possible, particularly in the northwest, but perhaps generally drier with lighter winds in the south and east. A chance of coastal gales at times. Temperatures probably remaining close to average, with a low chance in the south that warm air could linger for a time.
Updated:
An unsettled start to the period, with potentially a wetter than average spell, but still with some drier interludes between periods of rain. Gales or severe gales possible at times, but no more than expected for the time of year. Later in the period there is a possibility that longer settled periods may develop, along with an enhanced risk of overnight fog. Temperatures likely milder than average overall with reduced risk of overnight frost.
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