Whalsay Airport (Shetland Islands) weather
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Seven day forecast for Whalsay Airport
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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2° | 2° | 3° | 3° | 3° | 3° | 2° | 2° | 1° | 1° | 1° | 1° | 1° | 0° | 0° |
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WSW
16
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SW
15
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SW
13
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14
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14
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16
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18
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20
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23
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SW
23
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SW
25
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SSW
27
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SSW
28
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SSW
29
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SSW
30
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23 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
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E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
Humidity
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92% | 93% | 88% | 85% | 71% | 71% | 71% | 71% | 75% | 74% | 75% | 76% | 77% | 76% | 76% |
UV
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 90% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 80% | 80% | 50% |
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6°
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0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 1° | 1° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 1° | -1° | -1° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -2° |
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SSW
32
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SSW
33
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SSW
34
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SSW
35
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SSW
37
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SSW
38
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SSW
37
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SSW
36
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36
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SW
37
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SSW
38
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SSW
39
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SSW
39
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SSW
40
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SSW
41
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SSW
42
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SSW
43
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SSW
42
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SW
33
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WSW
27
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WSW
27
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24
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WSW
25
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WSW
26
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42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 50 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 57 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
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E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | M | VP | VG | G | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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76% | 76% | 76% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 77% | 76% | 75% | 75% | 76% | 75% | 77% | 77% | 79% | 84% | 93% | 91% | 93% | 88% | 85% | 80% |
UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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50% | 60% | 40% | 40% | 70% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
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3°
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3°
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4°
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4°
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4°
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3°
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3°
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3°
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-4° | -4° | -3° | -3° | -3° | -3° | -3° | -2° |
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WSW
28
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WSW
31
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WSW
30
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W
30
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W
33
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WNW
27
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WNW
23
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WNW
17
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38 | 44 | 42 | 45 | 47 | 40 | 33 | 24 |
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G | M | VG | VG | G | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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88% | 88% | 79% | 80% | 69% | 67% | 65% | 63% |
UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 80% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 70% | 40% | 10% |
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4°
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6°
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7°
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9°
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10°
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10°
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0° | 0° | 1° | 2° | 4° | 5° | 5° | 5° |
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W
11
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SW
16
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SW
21
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SW
25
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WSW
27
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WSW
29
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29
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W
27
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16 | 22 | 30 | 37 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 40 |
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VG | G | M | M | M | G | G | VG |
Humidity
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74% | 87% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 90% | 88% | 86% |
UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 20% | 40% | 10% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
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9°
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9°
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9°
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9°
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10°
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9°
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9°
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9°
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5° | 5° | 5° | 5° | 6° | 5° | 5° | 5° |
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W
25
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25
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W
22
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22
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WSW
22
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WSW
21
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WSW
21
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WSW
22
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38 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 |
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G | VG | G | G | G | G | G | G |
Humidity
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87% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 89% | 89% | 90% | 90% |
UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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Weather symbol |
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Chance of precipitation
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50% | 10% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
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9°
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9°
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8°
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8°
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9°
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8°
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8°
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8°
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5° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 3° |
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WSW
22
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SW
23
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SW
23
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SW
23
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SW
23
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SW
21
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SW
20
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SW
19
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34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 28 |
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G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G |
Humidity
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90% | 89% | 89% | 88% | 85% | 87% | 88% | 87% |
UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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Weather symbol |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 20% | 10% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 50% |
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7°
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7°
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7°
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8°
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8°
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8°
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8°
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8°
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3° | 3° | 3° | 3° | 4° | 4° | 3° | 3° |
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SW
20
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SW
20
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SW
21
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SW
22
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SW
23
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SW
22
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SW
22
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SW
23
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29 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 |
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VG | G | G | VG | VG | VG | G | G |
Humidity
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86% | 86% | 87% | 86% | 83% | 83% | 86% | 87% |
UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
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.
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The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The graphic behind the arrow shows the angle of beach relative to the wind direction.
The number below shows 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.
Orkney & Shetland weather forecast
Headline:
Damp start then mainly dry with sunny spells.
Today:
Cloudy start but last of overnight rain clearing by dawn. Then a brighter day with sunny spells and just a few light passing showers, mostly over Shetland. Southwest winds strengthening later. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Tonight:
Dry with clear periods overnight although cloudier conditions edging in by morning. Staying mild and becoming windy with strong southerly winds, reaching gale force by morning. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
Wednesday:
Dry morning with thickening cloud. Rain will extend from west across the Isles during afternoon, turning heavier early evening. Strong to gale force southerly winds, easing later. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Colder on Thursday with strong westerly winds, sunny spells and blustery showers, dying out later. Mostly cloudy on Friday and Saturday with patchy light rain. Westerly winds staying strong.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
The coming weekend is expected to be mostly dry and largely cloudy, albeit with some rain at times in the far north and northwest. For the rest of the period, settled conditions overall are expected for most, bringing dry weather with sunny spells. There is a risk of overnight fog in many parts of the country, particularly in the south. Changeable weather conditions are more likely in the far north, with showers and longer spells of rain, as well as periods of stronger winds in the northwest. Temperatures overall will be mild in the north, particularly in the northwest, but near average elsewhere, with a low chance of colder conditions and frost in the south.
Updated:
During the period, generally settled weather conditions are expected across the UK. Frontal systems bringing rain and strong winds are expected in the northwest, perhaps spreading further into the southeast at times, although much of the south and southeast may stay largely dry. Temperatures overall will be above normal, with a small but increasing chance of colder conditions as we move through the period.
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