Information from The Met Office . Image credit Christie Grahame.

Today 21st August:

A dry and bright morning with sunshine and light winds but cloud gathering from the west by late morning and a wet afternoon for Orkney, reaching Shetland by mid afternoon, strengthening southerly winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Tonight:

Staying cloudy with rain, heavier and more persistent over Shetland, then becoming lighter and more occasional overnight. Strong southerly winds. Minimum temperature 12 °C.

Thursday 22nd August:

A cloudy start with some rain or drizzle. Soon brightening up with sunshine over Orkney, reaching Shetland by midday, then sunny intervals and scattered showers in afternoon. Strong southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Sunny spells and scattered showers on Friday, lighter winds, low risk of more persistent rain for a time. The weekend bright and showery and rather windy.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Wed 21 Aug 2024

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