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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for East Lake Tohopekaliga (Florida). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 86°F · Low 78°F
Peak gusts: 16 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 73% · Barometer: 29.97 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for East Lake Tohopekaliga.
Poor for boating (46/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Poor for fishing (45/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is cloudy (64% cloud cover). Afternoon hours (16:00 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.
Poor for kayaking (45/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 86°F. 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 86°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PM | 86°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 51% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 83°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 56% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 6 PM | 83°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 42% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 82°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 34% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 80°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 25% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 PM | 79°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 AM | 79°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 8% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 79°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 6% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 79°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 79°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 79°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 78°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 6% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 79°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 79°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 78°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 79°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 7% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 81°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 8% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 82°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 10% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 85°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 10% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 86°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 86°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 47% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 86°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 62% | 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.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 86. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 71. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 72. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
East Lake Tohopekaliga currently reports 80°F with wind velocity near 7 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 East Lake Tohopekaliga 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 MLB) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for East Lake Tohopekaliga 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 East Lake Tohopekaliga Water Level & Temperature page.
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