Information from The Met Office

Today 9th December:

Occasional showers across Orkney but more persistent rain at times through the morning across Shetland. During the afternoon the rain and showers tend to die out with some bright or sunny spells likely. Strong southeasterly winds Shetland, lighter winds Orkney. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Tonight:

A few clear spells at first but cloud increasing with outbreaks of rain spreading east through evening. The rain turns more showery again overnight with clear spells developing. Winds easing Minimum temperature 3 °C.

Friday 10th December:

A bright day with sunny spells and occasional showers, these tending to become fewer and further between through the afternoon. Occasionally fresh southerly or southwesterly winds easing. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Dry, bright morning Saturday but afternoon rain then evening showers. Sunny spells and showers Sunday and Monday, but more persistent rain likely overnight. Potentially very windy Monday, especially across Shetland.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Thu 9 Dec 2021