Weather warnings for Orkney & Shetland today
Met Office weather warnings in force for Orkney & Shetland, with what to do and recent storms that affected the region.
Source: Met Office weather warnings · Last checked:
Current warnings (2)
yellow warning of wind
- Valid from
- Sat, 24 Oct, 17:00
- Valid to
- Sun, 25 Oct, 21:00
yellow warning of wind
- Valid from
- Tue, 27 Oct, 03:00
- Valid to
- Tue, 27 Oct, 23:59
What to do: Yellow warning: be aware
- Expect some disruption to travel and daily plans.
- Check the forecast and the warning details before you set off.
- Secure loose items outside, such as bins, trampolines and garden furniture.
- Wind: stay away from coastal paths, sea fronts and trees, and take care on exposed roads.
More advice: how to stay safe in a storm.
Recent storms in Orkney & Shetland
- Storm Dave 4–5 Apr 2026 · gusts to 93 mph
- Storm Chandra 26–27 Jan 2026 · gusts to 81 mph
- Storm Bram 8–10 Dec 2025 · gusts to 84 mph
- Storm Amy 3–4 Oct 2025 · gusts to 96 mph
- Storm Floris 4–5 Aug 2025 · gusts to 82 mph
- Storm Éowyn 24 Jan 2025 · gusts to 100 mph