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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Catahoula Lake (Louisiana). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 87°F · Low 68°F
Peak gusts: 18 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 40% · Barometer: 29.94 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Catahoula Lake.
Good for boating (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 1% chance of precipitation. 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 (73/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 1% chance of precipitation. Sky is clear (3% cloud cover). 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.
Good for kayaking (76/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 1% chance of precipitation. 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 86°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 PM | 86°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 86°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 86°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 87°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 84°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 83°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 81°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 77°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 75°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 74°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 72°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 71°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 71°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 70°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 69°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 68°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 21 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 68°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 21 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 68°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 22 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 67°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 23 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 69°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 23 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 72°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 23 mph | 5% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 74°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 23 mph | 5% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 76°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 22 mph | 5% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 77°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 22 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 87. East wind around 15 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Clear, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Clear, with a low around 69.
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Clear, with a low around 71.
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Clear, with a low around 71.
Catahoula Lake currently reports 85°F with wind velocity near 12 mph from the NE. 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 Catahoula 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 SHV) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Catahoula 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 Catahoula Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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