Low 988 hPa centered to the North of Scotland moving at 22 knots to the East and rising to 994 hPa to be centered on the North of the North Sea.
For Kirkwall :
Warning moderate gale offshore.
The reliability of the situation is very good.
Overcast skies clearing up during the morning, good clear periods with lots of cloud in the afternoon. Showers all day. In the evening, good clear periods but lots of cloud, too.
Light showers. S force 5 turning WSW force 6 in the middle of the day then W. Gusts reaching 45 knots in the middle of the day. Smooth to slight sea. Low, short swell from ESE. Excellent visibility.