Today 11th May:

A rather cloudy day across Shetland with outbreaks of mainly light rain. Orkney looks drier with some bright or sunny spells developing, although some patchy rain may develop for a time in the afternoon. Occasionally fresh northerly winds easing. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Tonight:

Cloud and outbreaks of rain across Shetland clearing this evening then a mainly dry night with clear spells for the Northern Isles, although showery rain may reach Orkney towards dawn. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Wednesday 12th May:

Shetland largely dry with some bright or sunny spells but Orkney cloudier with outbreaks of showery rain. Freshening northeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

There will be some clear or sunny spells but generally quite a lot of cloud around with occasional showers. Rather cool with occasionally fresh northerly or northeasterly winds.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 11 May 2021 Information from The Met Office