A southerly and very variable flow prevails over the whole area.
For Orkney :
Warning strong breeze offshore.
The reliability of the situation is good.
Bright spells increasing during the morning, predominantly sunny in the afternoon. Light showers progressively dying out in the morning, no precipitation in the afternoon. In the evening, light cloudy spells.
WSW wind force 5 continuing all day. Gusts reaching 28 knots in the morning. Moderate sea. Low, short swell from WNW. Excellent visibility.