Lerwick lifeboat station was established in 1896 and now operates an all weather lifeboat.
Station open weekdays and at weekends by appointment only, whilst the shop has restricted opening times.
Our weather forecast for Lerwick in Shetland Islands
Today (Thursday, Mar 04)
Expect a temperature in the range 2.3℃ to 3.7℃ with a wind speed 9.6 m/sec (NNE)
Friday, Mar 05
Expect a temperature in the range 0.1℃ to 1.2℃ with a wind speed 3.1 m/sec (NW)
Saturday, Mar 06
Expect a temperature in the range 4.2℃ to 4.7℃ with a wind speed 4.2 m/sec (W)
Sunday, Mar 07
Expect a temperature in the range 4℃ to 4.8℃ with a wind speed 2.3 m/sec (NW)
Monday, Mar 08
Expect a temperature in the range 4.7℃ to 5.6℃ with a wind speed 2.3 m/sec (ESE)
Tuesday, Mar 09
Expect a temperature in the range 5.6℃ to 6.3℃ with a wind speed 6.3 m/sec (SSW)
Wednesday, Mar 10
Expect a temperature in the range 4.3℃ to 5.5℃ with a wind speed 7.5 m/sec (WSW)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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