A northeasterly, strong and very variable flow prevails over the North of the basin. Over the South, it is southeasterly, moderate and variable.
For Orkney :
Warning strong breeze offshore.
The reliability of the situation is good.
Very cloudy skies to overcast. Rain gradually becoming less frequent in the morning, possibility of a few spots in the afternoon. In the evening, overcast skies.
Drizzle in the early hours. SE force 4 in the morning temporarily ESE force 5 in the middle of the day. Gusts reaching 26 knots in the middle of the day. Slight sea becoming moderate in the middle of the day. Low, long swell from W. Excellent visibility.