Forecast valid from: 06:00, Sunday 17 May 2026 until 06:00, Monday 18 May 2026
Westerly winds will reach force 6 or higher at times today (Sunday) on Irish coasts from Carnsore Point to Mizen Head to Erris Head.
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Ireland lies in a moderate to strong westerly airflow generated by a depression of 992hPa centred east of Iceland. An associated broad complex trough lies over the west of Ireland.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : No
Wind: Decreasing westerly force 2 to 4 imminent. Soon backing northwesterly. Later becoming variable force 3 or less.
Weather: Cloudy to fair with scattered showers. Chance of isolated thunderstorms and hail.
Visibility: Good, decreasing moderate or poor in showers.
Wind: West to southwest force 4 or 5. Soon reaching force 6 at times. Later decreasing westerly or variable force 2 to 4.
Weather: Cloudy to fair with scattered showers imminent. Chance of isolated thunderstorms and hail.
Visibility: Good, decreasing moderate or poor in showers.
Wind: Westerly force 4 to 6, reaching force 7 at times. Later gradually decreasing force 2 to 4.
Weather: Cloudy to fair with widespread showers. Chance of isolated thunderstorms and hail.
Visibility: Good, decreasing moderate or poor in showers.
Light to moderate westerly or variable winds, increasing moderate to strong, occasionally near gale force, south to southeast winds on Monday. Weather: Cloudy to fair with showers. Rain spreading from the southwest on Monday.
Forecast issued at: 06:00, Sunday 17 May 2026
All times are local unless specified