Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast
Inland lakes forecast issued at: 1230 Wednesday 15 April 2026
Meteorological Situation at 0900
A depression of 988 hPa 380 nautical miles west of Erris Head generates a fresh to strong southerly airflow over Ireland. An associated cold front clears to the east. Showery troughs follow from the west
Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:
Wind:
South to southwest force 3 or 4, gusting force 5 to 7,
Weather:
Occasional heavy showers with hail and isolated thunderstorms possible. Showers becoming isolated overnight
Visibility:
Good, decreasing moderate or poor in showers
Winds Overnight:
South to southwest force 2 or 3
Outlook:
Mainly southerly force 2 or 3. Fair weather for much of the day. Rain from late afternoon onwards
Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:
Wind:
South to southwest force 3 or 4, gusting force 5 to 7,
Weather:
Occasional heavy showers with hail and isolated thunderstorms possible. Showers becoming isolated overnight
Visibility:
Good, decreasing moderate or poor in showers
Winds Overnight:
South to southwest force 3 or 4, gusting force 5 or 6, decresaing force 2 or 3
Outlook:
Mainly southerly force 2 or 3. Fair weather for much of the day. Rain from late afternoon onwards
Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:
Wind:
South to southwest force 4 or 5, gusting force 6 to gale force 8, becoming southwesterly this evening
Weather:
Occasional heavy showers with hail and isolated thunderstorms possible. Showers becoming isolated overnight
Visibility:
Good, decreasing moderate or poor in showers
Winds Overnight:
South to southwest force 3 or 4, gusting force 5 or 6, decreasing force 2 or 3
Outlook:
Mainly southerly force 2 or 3. Fair weather for much of the day. Rain from late afternoon onwards
Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:
Wind:
South to southwest force 3 or 4, gusting force 5 to 7,
Weather:
Occasional heavy showers with hail and isolated thunderstorms possible. Showers becoming isolated overnight
Visibility:
Good, decreasing moderate or poor in showers
Winds Overnight:
South to southwest force 3 or 4, gusting force 5 or 6, decresaing force 2 or 3
Outlook:
Mainly southerly force 2 or 3. Fair weather for much of the day. Rain from late afternoon onwards
