Welcome to Thursday’s Weather Watch taking a look at the weather for the next 3 days in depth for the Western Isles as well as covering the latest weather news and events from the UK and around the Globe.
On this Thursday evening we are seeing an overcast evening with spells of rain heavy at times. Some clear spells. Drier for Uist and Barra winds are increasing again. Winds of 20 to 40 mph. Todays high if 13.9C

The next 3 days
We are now going to take a look at the next few days weather for the Western Isles. All the images shown below come from the Met office and can be found by following this link https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/maps-and-charts/surface-pressure
Friday – Low pressure sits to the North and Weather fronts move across the UK. For us in the Western Isles we are going to see a day of sunshine and cloud with light rain at times. Some decent and prolonged sunshine at times. Winds of 20 to 40 mph. Easing under 20 mph by the end of the day. Winds will be from the West and South West. Temps of 11C to 16C
Saturday – Low pressure sits out West with tight isobars. For us in the Western Isles we are going to see a cloud dominating day with some sunny spells. A wet morning with spells of morning rain which will be heavy at times. Winds will be from the West and South West around 20 to 40 mph gusting 50 mph. Temps of 10C to 16C
Sunday – Low pressure dominates with isobars tightly packed. A cold front sits across the West. For us in the Western Isles we are going to see a cloud dominating day with spells of rain. This rain becoming heavy and persistent into the evening. Winds of 20 to 40 mph gusting 50 mph later in the day.
UK Weather news
Fairly windy night for Northern Scotland
Further brisk winds this evening
We have really been lacking sunshine in Northern West Scotland in September
Lee Waves visible today
Global Weather News
Tropical Storm Sam has formed the 18th of the season
In the South China sea we have tropical storm Dianmu
We also have tropical storm Mindulle
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