Auskerry Sound (Orkney Islands) weather

Headline:

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain on Sunday, occasionally heavy. Windy.

Today:

It will remain cloudy with outbreaks of rain, which may be a little heavier at times. Strong southeasterly winds, perhaps touching gale force over Shetland. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Tonight:

Remaining cloudy with further rain at times, much of it light but with some heavier bursts. Strong southeasterly winds continuing over Shetland, easing somewhat over Orkney. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Monday:

Another cloudy day with some outbreaks of rain, again often light but with a few heavier spells possible. Fresh southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

It will remain mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain, more frequent over Orkney. Colder weather with some wintry showers arriving during Thursday.

Predominantly cyclonic patterns are expected to dominate the UK. The early part of this period could see colder conditions becoming established more widely for a time, bringing with it the likelihood of some snow, primarily to the north and northeast. However this should offer a few days respite from the wet weather across the south. By the end of this period, the track of Atlantic depressions may shift a little further north than during the last few weeks. This will maintain broadly unsettled weather, with further spells of rain and perhaps strong winds at times. Many parts may become somewhat milder, given more of a westerly influence, though there remains the chance that colder conditions could linger towards the northeast.

Broadly changeable conditions are expected across the UK during this period. Low pressure systems will probably dominate, meaning showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, for much of the UK, and still the chance of some hill snow in the north. Some drier interludes are likely, though it must be said, flooding impacts remain possible given recent very wet weather. Windy conditions look probable from time to time. Temperatures probably close to or a little above average overall, with a reduced chance, compared to earlier thinking, of a late season prolonged cold spell.