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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Falcon Lake (Texas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 46°F · Low 30°F
Peak gusts: 6 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 100% · Barometer: 29.68 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Falcon Lake.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 6 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 (79/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. 12% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 31°F. 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 (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 6 mph. Working against it: Air temperature 31°F. 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 5 mph from the south. Working against it: Air temperature 31°F. 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 | 31°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 31°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 30°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 30°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 30°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 30°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 32°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 35°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 38°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 41°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 44°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 11% | Partly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 45°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 11% | Partly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 46°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 11% | Partly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 46°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 5 PM | 46°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 6 PM | 44°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 7 PM | 41°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 62% | Light Rain Likely |
| 8 PM | 38°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 62% | Light Rain Likely |
| 9 PM | 36°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 62% | Light Rain Likely |
| 10 PM | 35°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 77% | Light Rain |
| 11 PM | 34°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 77% | Light Rain |
| 12 AM | 35°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 77% | Light Rain |
| 1 AM | 35°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 73% | Light Rain Likely |
| 2 AM | 36°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 73% | Light Rain 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.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.
A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A chance of rain showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
A chance of rain before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
A chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Falcon Lake currently reports 38°F with wind velocity near 2 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 Falcon 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 AER) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Falcon 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 Falcon Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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