Tain Range (Highland) weather

Headline:

Bright spells and showers. Breezy.

Today:

Bright spells and showers, the showers heaviest and most frequent in the west during the afternoon. Best of any sunshine around Inverness and the more sheltered east. Breezy, strong winds developing around the west coast. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

Tonight:

Heavy and frequent squally showers during this evening and overnight, the risk of the odd rumble of thunder. Occasional drier spells in the east. Windy with coastal gales. Minimum temperature 11 °C.

Friday:

Remaining windy and showery, the showers heavy with the risk of the odd thunderstorm. A few drier and bright spells in the east. Coastal gales. Maximum temperature 17 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Bright with occasional showers and easing winds on Saturday. Windy with heavy rain on Sunday. Brighter with showers and easing winds on Monday.

Overall, a fairly unsettled period is likely, with many places seeing showers or longer spells of rain at times, interspersed by drier periods. Rain will likely be most frequent across northern and western areas, while the south and east are more likely to see longer drier interludes. There is also the potential for some strong and gusty winds, particularly in the northwest. Temperatures are likely to be near average, although brief warm or very warm spells are possible, especially in the south.

Confidence is low from mid-September onwards, however a gradual transition towards slightly more settled conditions for the second half of the month is currently signalled. The distribution of rainfall is uncertain at this range, but drier conditions compared to earlier in the month are likely for most, with any wetter spells generally more likely across the northwest. Temperatures are likely to be around average overall, although some warm spells are possible, particularly in the south.