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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Gibson Lake (Oklahoma). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 64°F · Low 31°F
Peak gusts: 9 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 64% · Barometer: 30.12 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Gibson Lake.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 8 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 (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northwest. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 33°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 (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 8 mph. Working against it: Air temperature 33°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 0 mph from the northwest. Working against it: Air temperature 33°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AM | 33°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 32°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 31°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 34°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 45°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 52°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 57°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 61°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 63°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 64°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 64°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 64°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 63°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 60°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 52°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 48°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 46°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 44°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 43°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 44°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 44°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 44°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 45°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 46°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
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.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 0 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Clear, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
A chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
A chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Gibson Lake currently reports 34°F with wind velocity near 4 mph from the NW. 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 Gibson 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 MQT) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Gibson 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 Gibson Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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