Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast
Inland lakes forecast issued at: 0600 Friday 10 April 2026
Meteorological Situation at 0300
An anticyclone of 1025hPa centred to the south of Ireland and an approaching deepening depression of 1000hPa, centred 500 nm southwest of Valentia, generates a moderate to fresh west to southwest airflow over the country.
Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:
Wind:
South to southeast force 3 or 4 increasing force 5 or 6 and gusty this afternoon. Veering southwesterly and decreasing force 3 or 4 this evening.
Weather:
Cloudy with rain, drizzle and mist, heavy or squally at times.
Visibility:
Reducing moderate or poor.
Winds Overnight:
Southwest force 4 or 5, increasing force 6 at times.
Outlook:
Fresh to strong and gusty southwest winds developing. Weather: Blustery showers, some heavy with hail and thunder.
Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:
Wind:
South to southeast force 3 or 4 increasing force 5 or 6 and gusty this afternoon.
Weather:
Cloudy with rain, drizzle and mist, heavy or squally at times.
Visibility:
Reducing moderate or poor.
Winds Overnight:
Southwest force 4 or 5.
Outlook:
Fresh to strong and gusty southwest winds developing. Weather: Blustery showers, some heavy with hail and thunder.
Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:
Wind:
Southeast force 4 or 5, increasing force 5 or 6 this morning. Further increasing force 6 or 7 and gusty this afternoon. Decreasing southwest force 4 or 5 this evening.
Weather:
Cloudy with rain, drizzle and mist, heavy or squally at times.
Visibility:
Reducing moderate or poor.
Winds Overnight:
Southwest force 5 or 6 and gusty.
Outlook:
Strong to near gale force southwest winds developing. Weather: Blustery showers, some heavy with hail and thunder.
Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:
Wind:
South to southeast force 3 or 4 increasing force 5 or 6 and gusty this afternoon.
Weather:
Cloudy with rain, drizzle and mist, heavy or squally at times.
Visibility:
Reducing moderate or poor.
Winds Overnight:
Southwest force 4 or 5.
Outlook:
Fresh to strong and gusty southwest winds developing. Weather: Blustery showers, some heavy with hail and thunder.
