Information from The Met Office.

Today 13 August :

Mostly dry with bright spells and feeling very warm in any sunshine. However, areas of low cloud and haar possible in palaces. The chance of showers will increase during the afternoon. Winds mainly light. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Tonight:

Patchy cloud with clear spells and the the chance of showers. Any showers could be heavy and perhaps thundery. Low cloud and haar also possible. Minimum temperature 14 °C.

Thursday 14 August :

Low cloud and haar could be extensive at first, but some brighter spells with very warm sunshine developing. There could also be heavy and perhaps thundery showers. Maximum temperature 22 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

A cloudy start on Friday with patchy rain and drizzle. Brighter later. Dry and bright over the weekend with some sunny spells at times.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Wed 13 Aug 2025

large pipes at the Lyness Visitor centre of the remains of the pumping station

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