Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 30 Sep 2021 Information from The Met Office

Today 30th September:

Rain and strong southerly winds over Orkney, extending to Shetland by the afternoon. Drier, brighter weather following into Orkney with winds easing. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Tonight:

Rain clearing Shetland this evening then a scattering of showers. Mainly dry overnight with clear spells, winds falling light. However, heavy showers could push into Orkney by dawn. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Friday 1st October:

After a bright start in Shetland, rain or showers, some heavy, pushing in during the day. Turning drier and brighter across Orkney, although the odd shower still possible. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Bright spells and scattered showers on Saturday with strengthening winds. Heavy rain and gales on Sunday, then bright with scattered showers again on Monday.