Weather Forecast 3 April: Cloudy with persistent rain turning showery in the afternoon.

Information from The Met Office. Today 3 April : The morning will begin cloudy with persistent rain. This rain will turn to the occasional shower over Shetland by midday and over Orkney by mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 6 °C. Tonight: Clear spells will increase form the evening but these will be interspersed with showers, these becoming more frequent towards the morning.

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