Wind and rain marking a change in the UK weather
Warnings have been issued as the weather across the UK becomes increasingly mild but wet and windy.
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Cloudy with rain in the morning Thursday, drier spells later.
A cloudy day with rain and drizzle, which may be heavy at times, spreading northeastwards through the morning. Rain clearing Orkney early afternoon with some bright spells. Outbreaks of rain continuing over Shetland. Breezy southeasterly winds turning westerly. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Rain clearing northeastwards away from Shetland. This leaves a mostly dry and cloudy night for all with the odd shower possible. Breezy westerly winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
Sunny spells with the odd shower possible throughout the day. Cloudier across Shetland with longer sunny spells developing for Orkney later in the day. Breezy northwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Remaining unsettled with sunny spells at times but showers also which may be heavy and merge to longer spells of rain at times. Strong winds Saturday and Sunday, easing Monday.
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