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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Barren River Lake (Kentucky). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 76°F · Low 62°F
Peak gusts: 13 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 41% · Barometer: 30.05 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Barren River Lake.
Fair for boating (70/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the east. Gusts to 10 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Fair for fishing (71/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the east. Dusk hours (19:00 local). The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Fair for kayaking (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the east. Gusts to 10 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 76°F. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 PM | 76°F | 6 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 71°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 67°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 66°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 64°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 64°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 64°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 63°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 63°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 63°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 29% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 62°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 14 mph | 35% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 64°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 50% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 66°F | 13 mph | E | ⚡ 24 mph | 48% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 67°F | 17 mph | E | ⚡ 28 mph | 73% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 12 PM | 67°F | 17 mph | E | ⚡ 30 mph | 74% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 1 PM | 67°F | 18 mph | E | ⚡ 31 mph | 78% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 69°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 32 mph | 88% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 69°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 32 mph | 74% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 4 PM | 69°F | 18 mph | E | ⚡ 31 mph | 67% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 5 PM | 69°F | 18 mph | E | ⚡ 31 mph | 55% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 6 PM | 68°F | 17 mph | E | ⚡ 32 mph | 73% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
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.
Cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 2 to 6 mph.
Rain showers likely between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 3 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Clear, with a low around 61.
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Barren River Lake currently reports 70°F with wind velocity near 5 mph from the E. 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 Barren River 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 LMK) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Barren River 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 Barren River Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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