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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Fort Phantom Hill Lake (Texas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 90°F · Low 66°F
Peak gusts: 11 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 49% · Barometer: 30.05 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Fort Phantom Hill Lake.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 7 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 (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. 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 (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 7 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. Air temperature 82°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 82°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 85°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 88°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 89°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 89°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 90°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 88°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 86°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 83°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 77°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 75°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 74°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 72°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 65°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 65°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 75°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 80°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | 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, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Fort Phantom Hill Lake currently reports 77°F with wind velocity near 8 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 Fort Phantom Hill 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 SJT) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Fort Phantom Hill 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 Fort Phantom Hill Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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