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Strong winds and heavy rain mid-week
The Met Office have issued weather warnings for wind and rain ahead of an unsettled spell, with the potential for very strong winds on Wednesday.
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Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:16; Sunset: 18:29. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by late morning. Sunrise: 07:19; Sunset: 18:26. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers. Sunrise: 07:21; Sunset: 18:23. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 7 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to partly cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: 07:24; Sunset: 18:20. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 8 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 07:26; Sunset: 18:17. UV: 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: 07:28; Sunset: 18:14. UV: Low;
Six day forecast for Lerwick
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Chance of precipitation
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90% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | 90% | 90% | 70% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% |
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31
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28
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25
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23
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22
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21
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21
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22
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22
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21
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20
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18
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44 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 42 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
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G | M | M | M | M | M | G | M | M | M | VG | VG | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
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Humidity
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94% | 95% | 94% | 95% | 94% | 94% | 93% | 91% | 90% | 91% | 90% | 87% | 82% | 76% | 74% | 71% | 68% | 71% | 74% | 76% | 76% | 77% | 78% | 77% |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
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10% | 10% | 10% | 50% | 90% | 90% | 50% | 80% | 80% |
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16
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21
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80% | 81% | 84% | 88% | 87% | 87% | 79% | 75% | 82% |
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23
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45 | 39 | 39 | 42 | 45 | 42 | 34 | 36 |
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Humidity
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77% | 78% | 84% | 74% | 72% | 72% | 79% | 83% |
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UV
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60% | 60% | 40% | 60% | 40% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
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Humidity
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87% | 86% | 83% | 79% | 76% | 73% | 81% | 80% |
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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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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 40% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
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Humidity
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79% | 77% | 78% | 73% | 73% | 72% | 80% | 80% |
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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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83% | 80% | 81% | 80% | 79% | 81% | 84% | 85% |
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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:
Rain soon clears east Tuesday, a few afternoon showers.
This Evening and Tonight:
Outbreaks of rain through the night, persistent across Shetland but perhaps drier periods at times for Orkney. Strong southerly winds turning to gales for a time. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
Tuesday:
Rain and cloud clearing by mid morning with some sunshine likely, winds turning westerly and a few blustery showers likely throughout the afternoon Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Further rain and perhaps, strong winds on Wednesday. Fresher towards the end of the week with blustery showers, a very Autumnal feel.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
This period is likely to be characterised by unsettled weather with sunny spells and showers or longer periods of rain for most areas. The heaviest and most frequent rain is expected in the west and northwest, while southern areas may remain drier on average. Confidence remains low, with the possibility of more settled conditions building across the UK at some point. Breezy conditions are expected throughout, with coastal gales possible, and the strongest winds are likely to be experienced in the north. Temperatures will generally be close to or slight above normal throughout the period. Early in the period, there is the possibility for cooler nights, bringing the chance of mist or fog in places.
Updated:
Confidence remains low for this period. Sunny spells and showers can be expected for much of the country with the possibility for longer periods of rain at times. However, the start of the period may be characterised by drier spells, bringing risk of fog and mist. Temperatures are likely to remain slightly above normal throughout the period.
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