Papa Westray Youth Hostel (Orkney Islands) weather

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Largely dry with sunny spells Thursday.

Today:

A mostly dry day with patchy cloud and plenty of sunny spells. The odd light shower possible for Shetland. Moderate north to northwesterly winds for Shetland but lighter in Orkney. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Tonight:

Staying mostly dry through the evening and overnight but still the chance of the odd light shower for Shetland. Moderate north to northwesterly winds for Shetland but lighter in Orkney. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Friday:

Another dry day for many with a light shower still possible over Shetland. Patchy cloud with plenty of sunny spells. Moderate northwesterly winds for Shetland but lighter in Orkney. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Settled conditions continuing through the weekend with largely dry weather and sunny spells, the odd shower possible for Shetland. Light northerly winds becoming southerly.

The forecast for Bank Holiday Monday is for reasonably fair weather, with light winds and sunny spells continuing from the weekend. However there is still a small chance that western or southwestern parts could see some cloudier skies and a few showers. As the week goes on, skies may become generally cloudier, and there is an increasing chance of outbreaks of rain and showers. Any precipitation would be initially across the southwestern half of the UK, and possibly spreading further north and east at times. That being said, fair conditions are still possible between weather systems. Winds could be breezy at times too, especially around exposed coasts and some hills. Temperatures will be around normal, perhaps a little above in places where sunnier spells persist with lighter winds.

Most signs indicate low pressure could dominate, and therefore unsettled or changeable weather looks more likely. This brings potential for periods of strong winds and spells of rain, but with spells of fair weather in between. Confidence through this period, however, is low. Temperatures are likely to be near to, or slightly above average overall.