Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast
Inland lakes forecast issued at: 1130 Wednesday 21 October 2026
Meteorological Situation at 0900
A mostly strong to gale force northwest to west airflow covers Ireland generated by a complex are of low pressure of 986hPa, centred to the southwest of Iceland with a secondary depression of 993hPa, centred off the northeast coast of Ireland. An associated front wave is clearing northeastwards with showery troughs following from the west. Strom Austen will approach towards the southwest of Ireland towards the end of the period.
Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:
Wind:
Northwest to west force 4 or 5 and gusty, decreasing westerly force 3 or 4 later this afternoon. Decreasing variable force 3 or less for the evening.
Weather:
Scattered showers, heavy or thundery at times, mainly in the evening.
Visibility:
Mostly good, decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation.
Winds Overnight:
Variable force 2 or 3, occasionally force 4.
Outlook:
Light southwesterly or variable breezes, backing southeast to east in the afternoon, strengthening northeasterly in the evening. Weather: Isolated showers at first, rain extending from the south through the afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:
Wind:
Northwest to west force 4 or 5 and gusty, decreasing westerly force 3 or 4 later this afternoon. Decreasing variable force 3 or less for the evening.
Weather:
Scattered showers, heavy or thundery at times, mainly in the evening.
Visibility:
Mostly good, decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation.
Winds Overnight:
Variable force 2 or 3, occasionally force 4.
Outlook:
Light southwesterly or variable breezes, backing southeast to east in the afternoon, strengthening northeasterly in the evening. Weather: Isolated showers at first, rain extending from the south through the afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:
Wind:
Northwest to west force 4 or 5 and gusty, decreasing westerly force 3 or 4 later this afternoon. Decreasing variable force 3 or less for the evening.
Weather:
Scattered showers, heavy or thundery at times, mainly in the evening.
Visibility:
Mostly good, decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation.
Winds Overnight:
Variable force 2 or 3, occasionally force 4.
Outlook:
Light southwesterly or variable breezes, backing southeast to east in the afternoon, strengthening northeasterly in the evening. Weather: Isolated showers at first, rain extending from the south through the afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:
Wind:
Northwest to west force 4 or 5 and gusty, decreasing westerly force 3 or 4 later this afternoon. Decreasing variable force 3 or less for the evening.
Weather:
Scattered showers, heavy or thundery at times, mainly in the evening.
Visibility:
Mostly good, decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation.
Winds Overnight:
Variable force 2 or 3, occasionally force 4.
Outlook:
Light southwesterly or variable breezes, backing southeast to east in the afternoon, strengthening northeasterly in the evening. Weather: Isolated showers at first, rain extending from the south through the afternoon and evening.
