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Loch Lomond — Balloch

The south loch shore can feel harmless by day and suddenly busy around damp evening water edges. Season: June–August.

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Low risk right now. A pleasant time to be out and about.

RIGHT NOW · 11:47amLow
2/10
WIND
7 mph
TEMP
15°C
HUMIDITY
72%
CLOUD
Clear
WIND ABOVE ~7 MPH GROUNDS THE CLOUD. WATCH FOR IT DROPPING.
Next 24 hours
3-HOUR INTERVALS
12:00pm
2/10
3:00pm
2/10
6:00pm
4/10
9:00pm
4/10
12:00am
7/10
3:00am
1/10
6:00am
6/10
9:00am
4/10
Know this place

The southern end of Loch Lomond is popular and accessible, but the sheltered bays and wooded islands concentrate midges on still evenings. The West Highland Way path along the lochside is a known hotspot after 6pm.

The loch's size creates local microclimates — if the water is flat calm, midge risk is higher than the breeze on your face might suggest.

INTERCEPTED
FILE: THE BAMPOT

“The sector reports excellent feeding conditions at dusk. Morale among the squadrons is regrettably high.”

— AIR VICE-MARSHAL GRIEVE, EVENING DISPATCH

Nearby forecast points
Helensburgh1Dunoon3Inveraray3Isle of Arran — Brodick1

Tonight's peak

Peak activity tonight: 6:00pm — 4/10

FILE:THE BAMPOT|UNCLASSIFIED

Recommendation

WITHDRAWN TO THE POOLS

No special precautions needed.

Overnight Watch

Peak overnight exposure: 7/10High

As bad as it gets, dusk to dawn. No easing before first light. This is the one the pools remember.

This is a planning estimate for the overnight window, not a guarantee. Conditions can shift.

Live data unavailable — this window is an estimate, not tonight's actual sunset/sunrise.

Calibrated for dusk-to-dawn exposure. Short evening trips: see the dog walker guide.

Buying en route? Repellent is stocked at most Highland petrol stations and outdoor shops.

5-day outlook

Wed 22 Jul

4/10

Moderate

Light repellent if spending time near water or forestry.

Thu 23 Jul

7/10

High

Apply repellent before going out. Avoid standing water at dusk.

Fri 24 Jul

7/10

High

Apply repellent before going out. Avoid standing water at dusk.

Sat 25 Jul

7/10

High

Apply repellent before going out. Avoid standing water at dusk.

Sun 26 Jul

7/10

High

Apply repellent before going out. Avoid standing water at dusk.

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