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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Gap Lake (Maryland). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Tropical Storm Warning issued October 8 at 11:05PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Today: High 73°F · Low 69°F
Peak gusts: 20 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 89% · Barometer: 29.95 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Gap Lake.
Tropical Storm Warning issued October 8 at 11:05PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fair for boating (61/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. 14% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. 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 10 mph from the east. 14% 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.
Fair for kayaking (65/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. 14% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. 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: 14% chance of precipitation. Wind 10 mph from the east. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. 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 | 70°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 14% | Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 70°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 70°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 69°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 22 mph | 25% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 70°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 24 mph | 50% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 70°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 27 mph | 69% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 9 AM | 70°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 29 mph | 84% | Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 70°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 29 mph | 80% | Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 70°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 31 mph | 89% | Rain Showers |
| 12 PM | 71°F | 25 mph | E | ⚡ 32 mph | 92% | Rain Showers |
| 1 PM | 71°F | 25 mph | E | ⚡ 33 mph | 87% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 71°F | 25 mph | E | ⚡ 36 mph | 99% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 73°F | 25 mph | NE | ⚡ 37 mph | 96% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 71°F | 25 mph | E | ⚡ 33 mph | 98% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 72°F | 20 mph | SE | ⚡ 33 mph | 96% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 72°F | 20 mph | SE | ⚡ 32 mph | 88% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 71°F | 20 mph | SE | ⚡ 35 mph | 94% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 71°F | 20 mph | SE | ⚡ 35 mph | 96% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 PM | 71°F | 20 mph | SE | ⚡ 33 mph | 94% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 PM | 71°F | 20 mph | SE | ⚡ 32 mph | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 PM | 72°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 83% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 AM | 72°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 75% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 AM | 71°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 35 mph | 51% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 AM | 72°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 36 mph | 45% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
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 high near 82. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Cloudy, with a low around 68. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Cloudy, with a low around 68. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A slight chance of rain showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 68. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tropical storm conditions possible. Rain showers before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 70, with temperatures rising to around 73 overnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 3 and 4 inches possible.
Tropical storm conditions possible. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Clear, with a low around 62.
Gap Lake currently reports 72°F with wind velocity near 8 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 Gap 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 TAE) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Gap 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 Gap Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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