Information from The Met Office

Today 18th April:
Dry at first Shetland, outbreaks of rain and drizzle Orkney soon spread to Shetland. This rain and drizzle clears Orkney during the afternoon and Shetland from late afternoon. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Tonight:
The night will be cloudy with clear spells and scattered showers. The strong overnight northwest wind will strengthen to gale force over Shetland by morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Friday 19th April:
Friday will stay cloudy with bright or sunny spells and the chance of an occasional shower. Windy. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Dry but cloudy Saturday, rain and drizzle overnight into Sunday. Cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle Sunday and Monday.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 18 Apr 2024

the hills of Hoy as seen from the low lands of Sandwick across the loch of Stenness with a cloudy sky

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