Forecast For Orkney & Shetland
Issued by Met Office Aberdeen
at 0400 on Thursday 11 Mar 2010
++ Valid for broadcast between 0600 and 1800
Headline:
Outbreaks of rain turning more showery. Mostly cloudy.
Today:
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, although some brighter spells expected to develop by midday. A mixture of bright spells and scattered showers through the afternoon. Fresh, occasionally strong west or southwest winds, these easing later in the day. Maximum temperature 8 deg C (46 deg F).
Tonight:
Rather cloudy with the risk of the odd shower. However, dry for much of the time, occasional clear spells possible. Winds turning into the north or northwest, fresh to strong. Minimum temperature 2 deg C (36 deg F).
Friday:
Plenty of cloud around, but some bright spells possible. Patchy rain or showers expected, these mostly light. Moderate to fresh northwest winds. Maximum temperature 7 deg C (45 deg F).
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Bright with scattered showers on Saturday, the showers merging at times on Sunday. Mainly dry at first on Monday, thickening cloud and rain later. Fresh northwest winds.
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