Information from The Met Office.
Today 15 May :
A mostly cloudy day with frequent showers, some heavy and merging into longer spells of rain, especially over Shetland. Drier and brighter spells for Orkney. Strong northerly winds, which may reach gale force in the morning. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Tonight:
Cloudy for Shetland with outbreaks of showery rain throughout. Mostly cloudy for Orkney with a few showers and some clearer intervals. Strong northerly winds easing overnight. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Saturday 16 May :
For Orkney, a largely dry day with sunny spells and just the odd shower possible. Cloudy for Shetland with outbreaks of rain continuing through the day. Moderate northwesterly breeze. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Cloudy on Sunday with rain spreading and clearing northeastwards. A few showers Monday but generally drier with sunny spells. Cloudy with rain Tuesday. Moderate winds becoming strong on Tuesday.
Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 15 May 2026
