Highlands & Eilean Siar

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Severe gales easing tonight. Brtight start Monday then rain, windy.

This Evening and Tonight:

Persistent rain clearing Caithness this evening. Otherwise frequent showers from the west in the evening will gradually ease overnight. Severe gales in the north at first. Winds gradually easing through the evening and night. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Monday:

Mostly dry and bright morning, just the odd light shower possible around the coasts. Becoming windy with rain spreading north from late morning. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Very windy on Tuesday with showers, some heavy. Winds easing overnight into Wednesday, then bright spells and scattered showers. Variable cloud and bright spells Thursday, freshening winds later.

A band of rain will make erratic eastward progress at the start of this period, clearing to the east or dying out as high pressure becomes more dominant in the vicinity of the UK. Into early November, high pressure will most likely be the dominant feature near the UK, meaning drier than normal conditions for most if not all areas, though it could be rather cloudy and grey at times. If light winds and/or clear skies combine overnight, then areas of fog could develop. Overall, temperatures are likely to be close to normal, but with the potential for cold nights with some frost.

Probably settled at first, perhaps with some chilly nights. Moving further into November, there is an increased chance of more unsettled conditions developing, with a return to spells of rain and potential for strong winds. However, the extent and location of wettest or windiest areas is uncertain. Overall, temperatures will probably be near or a little above average.