Today 6th August:

Some early brightness otherwise a rather cloudy day. Shetland staying mainly dry but Orkney will see some showery rain later in the afternoon. Brisk southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Tonight:

A mostly cloudy evening and night with some showery rain. Best of any clear skies across Shetland, chance of some mist across Orkney. Fresh occasionally strong east to southeasterly winds. Minimum temperature 13 °C.

Saturday 7th August:

Apart from a few passing showers across Shetland it will be mainly dry, chance of some brightness in the afternoon especially across Orkney. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Variable amounts of cloud with the chance of a few showers on Sunday and Monday. Becoming mostly dry by Tuesday. Information from The Met Office