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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Crescent Lake (Florida). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 10 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Today: High 82°F · Low 75°F
Peak gusts: 18 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 92% · Barometer: 29.93 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Crescent Lake.
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 10 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (34/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. 4% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Coastal Flood Warning. 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 (61/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 80°F from a representative gauge 18.0 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 10 mph from the south. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (79%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for kayaking (37/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. 4% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Coastal Flood Warning. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Poor for swimming (40/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 80°F from a representative gauge 18.0 mi away. Provisional data. Air temperature 83°F. Working against it: Active severe alert: Coastal Flood Warning. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is moderate (83%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 76°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 AM | 76°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 AM | 76°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 AM | 76°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 76°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 76°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 76°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 76°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 75°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 25% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 AM | 77°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 46% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 AM | 78°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 38% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 AM | 78°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 31% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 80°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 33% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 81°F | 12 mph | W | ⚡ 17 mph | 35% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 81°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 17 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 82°F | 9 mph | W | ⚡ 16 mph | 10% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 PM | 81°F | 9 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 9% | Partly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 81°F | 8 mph | W | ⚡ 12 mph | 7% | Partly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 80°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 10 mph | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 77°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 9 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 76°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 74°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 73°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 73°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
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.
A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 75, with temperatures rising to around 76 overnight. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 75, with temperatures rising to around 76 overnight. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Partly cloudy. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 67 overnight. West wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 65, with temperatures rising to around 67 overnight. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Clear, with a low around 67.
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Clear, with a low around 68.
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Crescent Lake currently reports 78°F with wind velocity near 6 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 Crescent 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 JAX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Crescent 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 Crescent Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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