Information from The Met Office

Today 3rd October:

Mainly dry morning with early brightness. Cloud thickening from early afternoon, bringing periods of rain to Orkney by early evening, Shetland from mid-evening, as winds back southerly and strengthen. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Tonight:

Outbreaks of rain through the night, perhaps drier for a time for Orkney. Strong southerly winds turning to gales for a time. Rain clearing Orkney around daybreak. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Tuesday 4th October:

Rain and cloud clearing by mid morning with some sunshine likely, winds turning westerly and a few blustery showers likely throughout the afternoon Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Further rain and perhaps, strong winds on Wednesday. Fresher towards the end of the week with blustery showers, a very Autumnal feel.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 3 Oct 2022