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A lot of cloud through the day across Shetland, Fair Isle and Orkney. A mainly dry but the odd patch of drizzle possible at times. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Tonight:
Cloudy with the chance of a little drizzle this evening. Then the rest of the night will remain cloudy with a little rain or drizzle, this mostly across Shetland. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
Wednesday:
Chance of some brightness across Orkney, otherwise rather cloudy again with some occasional light rain, this mainly across Shetland. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Cloudy with one or two light showers on Thursday. Dry and somewhat colder on Friday and Saturday, some sunny breaks developing on Friday.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
High pressure is expected at the start of this period. Light rain and drizzle is likely in parts of the southeast and north, mainly over the higher ground. Cloud amounts will be variable but it will likely be cloudier than not for most places, although there will be some spells of sunshine. Through the end of the weekend into the following week a transition to a more changeable period will occur. Low pressure systems will likely move west across the UK in some fashion bringing spells of rain, that may be heavy at times, and periods of stronger winds. There will however likely be some drier interludes for many areas. Temperatures likely near normal for the time of year.
Updated:
This period is likely to see changeable conditions across the UK with low pressure systems tending to dominate. Showers or longer spells of rain are likely at times, perhaps heavy in places, with some strong winds also possible at times. However, there will also likely be some temporary drier interludes at times. Temperatures will probably be close to normal overall.