Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast
Inland lakes forecast issued at: 0600 Wednesday 18 February 2026
Meteorological Situation at 0300
Low pressure of 981hPa centred approximately 260nm west of Slyne Head extends a strong to gale force south to southeast airflow over Ireland.
Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:
Wind:
Southeast force 3 or 4, becoming southeast or variable force 3 or less this afternoon.
Weather:
Outbreaks of rain or drizzle, heavy at times, clearing to showers.
Visibility:
Moderate or poor in precipitation.
Winds Overnight:
Southeast force 3 or less.
Outlook:
Increasing moderate to fresh west to northwest in the morning, then decreasing light to moderate in the evening. Weather: Showery rain clearing to mainly fair conditions.
Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:
Wind:
Southeast force 5 or 6 at first. Easing force 3 or 4 during the afternoon.
Weather:
Outbreaks of rain or drizzle, heavy at times, clearing to showers.
Visibility:
Moderate or poor in precipitation.
Winds Overnight:
Southeast force 3 or less.
Outlook:
Increasing moderate to fresh west to northwest in the morning, then decreasing light to moderate in the evening. Weather: Showery rain clearing to mainly fair conditions.
Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:
Wind:
Southeast force 3 or 4, becoming southeast or variable force 3 or less this afternoon.
Weather:
Outbreaks of rain or drizzle, heavy at times, clearing to showers.
Visibility:
Moderate or poor in precipitation.
Winds Overnight:
Southeast force 3 or less.
Outlook:
Increasing fresh to strong west to northwest in the morning, then decreasing light to moderate in the evening. Weather: Showery rain clearing to mainly fair conditions.
Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:
Wind:
Southeast force 5 or 6 at first. Easing force 4 or 5 during the afternoon.
Weather:
Outbreaks of rain or drizzle, heavy at times, clearing to showers.
Visibility:
Moderate or poor in precipitation.
Winds Overnight:
Southeast force 3 or less.
Outlook:
Light and variable, increasing moderate to fresh west to northwest in the afternoon, then decreasing light to moderate in the evening. Weather: Showery rain clearing to mainly fair conditions.
