Information from The Met Office. Image credit Martin Laird.

Today 10 September :

A few morning showers across Shetland and perhaps later for Orkney, otherwise a generally dry day across the Northern Isles with some decent spells of sunshine. The southeasterly breeze will be strong across Orkney. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Tonight:

Dry start this evening with clear spells but increasing cloud brings outbreaks of occasionally heavy rain to Orkney towards midnight and Shetland around dawn. Strong southeasterly winds. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Thursday 11 September :

Early rain across Orkney soon clearing, the rain clearing Shetland by midday. Thereafter a bright and mainly dry day with sunny spells. Occasionally strong southerly winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Remaining unsettled with sunny spells and occasionally heavy showers through Friday and Saturday, the showers blustery Friday. Potential for a wet and very windy day Sunday, details uncertain at present.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Wed 10 Sep 2025