Point of Ayre Weather Forecast, Orkney Islands

Today 21 Feb Orkney & Shetland

Outbreaks of rain will spread north in the morning, rain occasionally heavy for Shetland but becoming patchier during the afternoon. Southerly gales or severe gales with gusts to around 60mph. Maximum Temperature 10C.

Tonight 21 Feb Orkney & Shetland

Patchy rain will clear quickly to the north this evening with the gales easing, albeit remaining rather windy overnight. The rest of the night will be largely dry with clear spells. Minimum Temperature 6C.

Sat 22 Feb Orkney & Shetland

A mostly dry day with sunny spells. Just the odd passing light shower possible at times. Fresh or strong south-westerly winds. Maximum Temperature 9C.

Sun 23 Feb Orkney & Shetland

Wet and windy Sunday with gales or severe gales, but drier and brighter for Orkney in the afternoon. Sunny spells and occasional showers on Monday and Tuesday.

Mon 24 Feb Orkney & Shetland

Wet and windy Sunday with gales or severe gales, but drier and brighter for Orkney in the afternoon. Sunny spells and occasional showers on Monday and Tuesday.

Tue 25 Feb Orkney & Shetland

Wet and windy Sunday with gales or severe gales, but drier and brighter for Orkney in the afternoon. Sunny spells and occasional showers on Monday and Tuesday.

Wed 26 Feb Orkney & Shetland

Changeable weather is expected across the UK during this period with Atlantic weather systems spreading in from the west at times. These systems will bring periods of wet and windy weather, with a risk of heavy rain and gales at times. The heaviest rainfall and strongest winds are most likely to affect western and northwestern regions of the UK, with rainfall totals typically lower and winds lighter in the southeast. Between weather systems, some drier and brighter interludes are likely to develop with lighter winds, spells of sunshine and perhaps a few showers. Temperatures are likely to be above average overall, although some short-lived colder spells are possible at times, particularly in the north of the UK.

Thu 27 Feb Orkney & Shetland

Changeable weather is expected across the UK during this period with Atlantic weather systems spreading in from the west at times. These systems will bring periods of wet and windy weather, with a risk of heavy rain and gales at times. The heaviest rainfall and strongest winds are most likely to affect western and northwestern regions of the UK, with rainfall totals typically lower and winds lighter in the southeast. Between weather systems, some drier and brighter interludes are likely to develop with lighter winds, spells of sunshine and perhaps a few showers. Temperatures are likely to be above average overall, although some short-lived colder spells are possible at times, particularly in the north of the UK.

Point of Ayre Weather Forecast

Today 21 Feb Orkney & Shetland

Tonight 21 Feb Orkney & Shetland

Sat 22 Feb Orkney & Shetland

Sun 23 Feb Orkney & Shetland

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Tue 25 Feb Orkney & Shetland

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Thu 27 Feb Orkney & Shetland

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