Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast
Inland lakes forecast issued at: 0600 Friday 23 October 2026
Meteorological Situation at 0300
A mostly strong to strong gale force northwesterly or cyclonic variable airflow covers Ireland generated by Storm Austen, a depression of 976hPa centred south of England. Associated frontal troughs are clearing as the storm continues to track eastwards.
Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:
Wind:
Northwesterly force 4 or 5 and gusty, decreasing westerly force 3 or 4 towards the evening.
Weather:
Cloudy to fair with well scattered blustery showers.
Visibility:
Mostly good, reducing moderate or poor in showers.
Winds Overnight:
Southwesterly force 2 to 4, backing southerly and increasing force 4 or 5 towards morning.
Outlook:
Fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds increasing strong to near gale force and gusty westerly for the afternoon. Weather: Rain, heavy at times, clearing to showers or longer spells of rain in the afternoon.
Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:
Wind:
Northwesterly force 4 or 5 and gusty, decreasing westerly force 3 or 4 towards the evening.
Weather:
Cloudy to fair with well scattered blustery showers.
Visibility:
Mostly good, reducing moderate or poor in showers.
Winds Overnight:
Southwesterly force 2 to 4, backing southerly and increasing force 4 or 5 towards morning.
Outlook:
Fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds increasing strong to near gale force and gusty westerly for the afternoon. Weather: Rain, heavy at times, clearing to showers or longer spells of rain in the afternoon.
Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:
Wind:
Northwesterly force 4 or 5 and gusty, decreasing westerly force 3 or 4 towards the evening.
Weather:
Cloudy to fair with well scattered blustery showers.
Visibility:
Mostly good, reducing moderate or poor in showers.
Winds Overnight:
Southwesterly force 2 to 4, backing southerly and increasing force 4 or 5 towards morning.
Outlook:
Fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds increasing strong to near gale force and gusty westerly for the afternoon. Weather: Rain, heavy at times, clearing to showers or longer spells of rain in the afternoon.
Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:
Wind:
Northwesterly force 4 or 5 and gusty, decreasing westerly force 3 or 4 towards the evening.
Weather:
Cloudy to fair with well scattered blustery showers.
Visibility:
Mostly good, reducing moderate or poor in showers.
Winds Overnight:
Southwesterly force 2 to 4, backing southerly and increasing force 4 or 5 towards morning.
Outlook:
Fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds increasing strong to near gale force and gusty westerly for the afternoon. Weather: Rain, heavy at times, clearing to showers or longer spells of rain in the afternoon.
