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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Fletcher Floodwaters (Michigan). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 74°F · Low 56°F
Peak gusts: 21 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 51% · Barometer: 30.18 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Fletcher Floodwaters.
Good for boating (76/100), 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 (80/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 60°F from a representative gauge 19.1 mi away. Provisional data. 1% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) 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%).
Fair for swimming (72/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 60°F from a representative gauge 19.1 mi away. Provisional data. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 PM | 64°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 62°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 61°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 62°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 61°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 60°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 58°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 57°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 56°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 58°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 63°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 66°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 69°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 71°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 73°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 74°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 74°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 75°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 73°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 66°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 59°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 58°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | 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.
Mostly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Rain showers likely between 8pm and 5am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Fletcher Floodwaters currently reports 65°F with wind velocity near 12 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 Fletcher Floodwaters 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 APX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Fletcher Floodwaters 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 Fletcher Floodwaters Water Level & Temperature page.
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