Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast

Inland lakes forecast issued at: 1230 Monday 06 April 2026

Meteorological Situation at 0900

A depression of 959 hPa 630 nautical miles west-northwest of Belmullet generates a fresh to near gale force southerly airflow over Ireland. An associated weak warm front moves northeastwards over the country.

SURFACE ANALYSIS

Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:

Wind:

South to south-east force 3 or 4, gusting force 5 or 6, decreasing force 2 or 3 tonight.

Weather:

Mainly fair. Patchy drizzle or mist possible at times

Visibility:

Mostly good, decreasing moderate or poor in any patchy drizzle or mist

Winds Overnight:

Southeasterly force 3 or 4

Outlook:

Southeasterly force 3 or less, decreasing force 3 or less by noon. Fair at first. Rain and drizzle at times in the afternoon and evening.

Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:

Wind:

South to south-east force 3 or 4, gusting force 5 or 6, decreasing force 2 or 3 tonight.

Weather:

Mainly fair. Patchy drizzle or mist possible at times

Visibility:

Mostly good, decreasing moderate or poor in any patchy drizzle or mist

Winds Overnight:

East to southeast force 2 or 3

Outlook:

Sotuheasterly force 2 or 3, becoming southerly force 2 or less in the evening. Rain and drizzle at times in the afternoon and evening.

Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:

Wind:

South to south-east force 4 or 5, gusting force 6 or 7, decreasing force 3 or 4 tonight.

Weather:

Mainly fair. Patchy drizzle or mist possible at times

Visibility:

Mostly good, decreasing moderate or poor in any patchy drizzle or mist

Winds Overnight:

East to southeast force 3 or less

Outlook:

Sotuheasterly force 3 or less, becoming westerly by early evening. Outbreaks of rain possibly heavy at times.

Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:

Wind:

South to south-east force 4 or 5, gusting force 6 or 7, decreasing force 3 or 4 tonight.

Weather:

Mainly fair. Patchy drizzle or mist possible at times

Visibility:

Mostly good, decreasing moderate or poor in any patchy drizzle or mist

Winds Overnight:

Southeasterly force 2 or 3

Outlook:

Sotuheasterly force 3 or less, becoming westerly by early evening. Outbreaks of rain possibly heavy at times.