Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast

Inland lakes forecast issued at: 0530 Sunday 05 April 2026

Meteorological Situation at 0300

A mostly strong and gusty westerly airflow covers Ireland, generated by Storm Dave, a depression of 973hPa, centred to the northeast of Scotland. Showery toughs are embedded in the flow. The airflow will ease as Storm Dave tracks towards Norway.

SURFACE ANALYSIS

Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:

Wind:

Westerly mainly force 4, occasionally force 5, decreasing force 3 or 4 later this afternoon.

Weather:

Mostly fair with scattered showers, becoming isolated later this afternoon.

Visibility:

Mostly good, moderate or poor in showers.

Winds Overnight:

Westerly or variable force 3 or less, backing southerly later and increasing south or southeast force 4, occasionally force 5 by morning.

Outlook:

Moderate to fresh southeasterly winds. Weather: Mostly cloudy with occasional light rain, drizzle and mist possible.

Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:

Wind:

Westerly mainly force 4, occasionally force 5, decreasing force 3 or 4 later this afternoon.

Weather:

Mostly fair with scattered showers, becoming isolated later this afternoon.

Visibility:

Mostly good, moderate or poor in showers.

Winds Overnight:

Westerly or variable force 3 or less, backing southerly later and increasing south or southeast force 4, occasionally force 5 by morning.

Outlook:

Moderate to fresh southeasterly winds. Weather: Mostly cloudy with occasional light rain, drizzle and mist possible.

Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:

Wind:

Westerly force 4 or 5, decreasing force 3 or 4 later this afternoon.

Weather:

Mostly fair with scattered showers, becoming isolated later this afternoon.

Visibility:

Mostly good, moderate or poor in showers.

Winds Overnight:

Westerly or variable force 3 or less, backing southerly later and increasing south or southeast force 4, occasionally force 5 by morning.

Outlook:

Moderate to fresh southeasterly winds. Weather: Mostly cloudy with occasional light rain, drizzle and mist possible.

Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:

Wind:

Westerly mainly force 4, occasionally force 5, decreasing force 3 or 4 later this afternoon.

Weather:

Mostly fair with scattered showers, becoming isolated later this afternoon.

Visibility:

Mostly good, moderate or poor in showers.

Winds Overnight:

Westerly or variable force 3 or less, backing southerly later and increasing south or southeast force 4, occasionally force 5 by morning.

Outlook:

Moderate to fresh southeasterly winds. Weather: Mostly cloudy with occasional light rain, drizzle and mist possible.