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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Burt Lake (Michigan). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 70°F · Low 58°F
Peak gusts: 11 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 37% · Barometer: 30.01 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Burt Lake.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 9 mph. 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 (88/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 21.4 mi away. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 9 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Poor for swimming (53/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 21.4 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Water temperature is 57°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 67°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 65°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 63°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 61°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 60°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 60°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 AM | 60°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 PM | 64°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 PM | 66°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 6% | Partly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 66°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 66°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 67°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Partly 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. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 57, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Partly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
A chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Burt Lake currently reports 78°F with wind velocity near 7 mph from the S. 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 Burt 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 APX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Burt 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 Burt Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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