Max: 13c Min: 8c

GENERAL SITUATION

Windy in the morning, with gales or severe gales and thundery heavy showers, these mainly in the north and west, although some showers may affect other parts. The strong winds will fall moderate after midday.

OUTLOOK FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

Tomorrow will be bright for most, but there will be scattered showers in western areas, some heavy and thundery. Staying windy in the Northern Isles. Largely dry and bright on Saturday.

HILLWALKERS’ 48-HOUR FORECAST

East Highlands, West Highlands, Cairngorms, Skye: Very windy, especially in the morning, today with heavy, thundery showers for many. Freezing level dropping to 4110ft. Sunny spells tomorrow but showers too, mainly in the west. Freezing level dropping to 4430ft.