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Wind and rain marking a change in the UK weather
Warnings have been issued as the weather across the UK becomes increasingly mild but wet and windy.
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Flood warnings in force
for Scotland
Flood warnings in force
for Scotland
Orkney & Shetland weather forecast
Headline:
Mainly dry, bright with a good deal of sunshine. Windy.
Today:
A mostly dry day a good deal of sunshine. Some patchy cloud at times and just the odd passing light shower possible during the afternoon. Fresh or strong south-westerly winds. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Tonight:
The odd light shower is possible at first, otherwise it will be a largely dry and clear night. Fresh southeasterly winds will strengthen southwesterly towards dawn. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
Sunday:
Wet and very windy with southeasterly gales or severe gales. Rain heavy at times for Shetland, but light and patchy for Orkney and becoming brighter in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Sunny spells and scattered showers during the start of next week. Southwesterly gales on Monday will gradually ease, albeit remaining rather breezy during Tuesday and Wednesday.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Changeable weather is expected across the UK during this period with Atlantic weather systems spreading in from the west at times. These systems will bring periods of wet and windy weather, with a risk of heavy rain and gales at times. The heaviest rainfall and strongest winds are most likely to affect western and northwestern regions of the UK, with rainfall totals typically lower and winds lighter in the southeast. Between weather systems, some drier and brighter interludes are likely to develop with lighter winds, spells of sunshine and perhaps a few showers. Temperatures are likely to be above average overall, although some short-lived colder spells are possible at times, particularly in the north of the UK.
Updated:
Changeable weather is expected across the UK with Atlantic weather systems spreading in from the west at times. These will bring periods of wet and windy weather, with west and northwestern areas likely to see the heaviest rainfall and strongest winds. Some drier and brighter interludes are expected to develop between systems. Temperatures are likely to be above average overall, although some short-lived colder spells are possible at times.
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