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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for DeGray Lake (Arkansas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 89°F · Low 58°F
Peak gusts: 10 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 75% · Barometer: 29.89 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for DeGray Lake.
Excellent for boating (100/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north-northeast. Gusts to 2 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 (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north-northeast. 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 (99/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the north-northeast. Gusts to 2 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. Wind 0 mph from the north-northeast. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 61°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 61°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 60°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 69°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 75°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 80°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 83°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 86°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 87°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 88°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 89°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 87°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 86°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 83°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 77°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 74°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 72°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 68°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 67°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 65°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
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.
Clear, with a low around 58. East southeast wind around 0 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 89. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West southwest wind around 0 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 65. South southwest wind around 0 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
DeGray Lake currently reports 62°F with wind velocity near 6 mph from the N. 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 DeGray 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 LZK) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for DeGray 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 DeGray Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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