Today 24th August:

Some brightness and warmth for Orkney, more so in the east. Westerly breeze. Maximum temperature 17 °C. Low cloud, mist and fog are likely to continue to persist on Tuesday across Shetland, perhaps a few brighter spells for the east

Tonight:

Cloud is likely to thicken for both Orkney and Shetland through the evening with drizzly outbreaks and fog patches for the overnight period. Minimum temperature 11 °C.

Wednesday 25th August:

Cloud, fog and drizzle will begin to clear from the north of Shetland on Wednesday as fresher cooler conditions arrive. Orkney won’t see the clearance until the evening. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Thursday and Friday will be dry and bright with less cloud than earlier in the week. Cloud thickening again on Saturday but remaining mainly dry.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 24 Aug 2021 Information from The Met Office