Information from The Met Office

Today 18th November:

A misty and murky day over Orkney with outbreaks of rain or drizzle. Becoming drier across Shetland with a little brightness but some rain arriving late afternoon. Strong westerly winds, easing across Shetland in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain or drizzle but becoming mainly dry late in the night. Southwesterly winds will strengthen, reaching gale force later. Minimum temperature 9 °C.

Friday 19th November:

West or southwesterly gales will ease during the morning. Mainly dry with bright intervals but cloud and rain may spread into Orkney in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Rain then showers on Saturday and turning colder with hail and sleet later. Bright spells and wintry showers Sunday with brisk northerly winds. Milder on Monday with a few showers.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Thu 18 Nov 2021