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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for False River (Louisiana). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 87°F · Low 65°F
Peak gusts: 19 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 44% · Barometer: 29.87 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for False River.
Good for boating (77/100), 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.
Good for fishing (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 1% chance of precipitation. Afternoon hours (16:00 local). 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 (75/100), 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 87°F. 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 | 87°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 87°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 84°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 80°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 77°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 75°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 73°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 72°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 71°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 70°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 68°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 68°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 5% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 67°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 13 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 66°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 13 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 66°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 65°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 67°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 70°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 75°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 78°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 24 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 81°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 25 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 83°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 25 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 84°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 28 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 84°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 25 mph | 1% | 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. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
Clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 67. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 69. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
Clear, with a low around 68. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
False River currently reports 89°F with wind velocity near 14 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 False River 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 LIX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for False River 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 False River Water Level & Temperature page.
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