Information from The Met Office.

Today 17 March ☘️

This morning will be dry, chance of some brightness across Orkney. Thickening cloud will bring outbreaks of rain from the west this afternoon. Windy with strong to gale south or southwesterly winds, easing towards evening. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

This evening will be cloudy with occasional rain. Then becoming mainly dry in the early hours with lengthy clear periods. Fresh to strong southwesterly winds. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Wednesday 18 March :

Apart from the odd shower across Shetland at first, it will be a dry day with some sunshine. Breezy at first. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Mainly dry and bright on Thursday and Thursday. Cloudier on Saturday with the chance of a shower. Light winds.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Tue 17 Mar 2026