A southerly gale prevails over the whole area.
For Orkney :
Warning moderate gale offshore.
The reliability of the situation is good.
Overcast skies clearing up during the morning, increasing sunny spells in the afternoon. Rain in the morning, possibility of showers in the afternoon. In the evening, clear periods developing.
Possibility of showers SW wind force 6 continuing all day. Gusts reaching 43 knots in the middle of the day. Rough to very rough sea becoming very rough in the evening. Moderate, long swell from W. Excellent visibility.