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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Arkabutla Lake (Mississippi). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 88°F · Low 64°F
Peak gusts: 8 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 39% · Barometer: 29.90 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Arkabutla Lake.
Excellent for boating (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for fishing (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 13 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 88°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PM | 88°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 87°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 85°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 80°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 74°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 72°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 67°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 70°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 77°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 82°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 85°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 87°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 88°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 89°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Mirror-like to gentle rippled water. Optimal conditions for paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and beginner water skiing or wakeboarding.
Pleasant breeze with small wavelets. Great for sailing, pleasure cruising, pontoon boats, and trolling for trout and bass.
Moderate waves with whitecaps likely. Requires skilled boat handling; kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards should stay close to sheltered bays.
Steep waves, cold spray, and hazardous open water. Avoid small craft voyages. Always check official National Weather Service lake wind advisories.
Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Clear, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Arkabutla Lake currently reports 88°F with wind velocity near 5 mph from the W. Atmospheric forecasts and 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines are updated hourly from the National Weather Service gridpoint matching the lake's coordinates.
At Arkabutla Lake and surrounding mountain valleys, diurnal heating of the surrounding terrain causes strong thermal pressure differentials known locally as afternoon breezes (such as the Washoe Zephyr at Lake Tahoe). Wind speeds typically peak between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM before calming near sunset.
For stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, and light kayaks, winds under 7 mph (light breeze) offer the safest, glassiest surface conditions. Between 8–14 mph, small wavelets develop, suitable for sailboats and powerboats. Winds exceeding 15 mph create steep whitecaps and rapid drift; winds over 21 mph warrant small craft warnings.
All weather and wind telemetry is fetched directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA - WFO MEG) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Arkabutla Lake without artificial smoothing or third-party estimates.
Yes. Live hydrological sensor readings, 30-day elevation histories, full-pool benchmarks, and USGS station provenance are available on our dedicated Arkabutla Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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