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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Gun Lake (Michigan). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 72°F · Low 57°F
Peak gusts: 17 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 66% · Barometer: 29.85 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Gun Lake.
Good for boating (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the southeast. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (82/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 59°F from a representative gauge 36.9 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 9 mph from the southeast. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for kayaking (71/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the southeast. No active official alerts for this lake. Combined air and water temperature is 119°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Poor for swimming (50/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 59°F from a representative gauge 36.9 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Water temperature is 59°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 59°F | 6 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 4 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 11 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 5 AM | 57°F | 4 mph | SE | ⚡ 11 mph | 4% | Overcast |
| 6 AM | 57°F | 4 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Overcast |
| 7 AM | 57°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 12 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 57°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 6% | Overcast |
| 9 AM | 58°F | 4 mph | SE | ⚡ 11 mph | 5% | Overcast |
| 10 AM | 60°F | 4 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 4% | Overcast |
| 11 AM | 62°F | 4 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 4% | Overcast |
| 12 PM | 65°F | 3 mph | SE | ⚡ 4 mph | 4% | Mainly Clear |
| 1 PM | 68°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 4% | Overcast |
| 2 PM | 71°F | 2 mph | NE | ⚡ 6 mph | 4% | Mainly Clear |
| 3 PM | 72°F | 3 mph | NE | ⚡ 4 mph | 3% | Overcast |
| 4 PM | 71°F | 4 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 3% | Overcast |
| 5 PM | 71°F | 4 mph | SE | ⚡ 5 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 PM | 71°F | 2 mph | SE | ⚡ 3 mph | 2% | Clear Sky |
| 7 PM | 69°F | 4 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear Sky |
| 8 PM | 65°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Clear Sky |
| 9 PM | 63°F | 4 mph | SW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear Sky |
| 10 PM | 61°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 3 mph | 0% | Clear Sky |
| 11 PM | 59°F | 4 mph | S | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear Sky |
| 12 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear Sky |
| 1 AM | 57°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear Sky |
| 2 AM | 57°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 11 mph | 0% | Overcast |
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.
Overcast. High near 72°F. Wind around 9 mph with gusts up to 17 mph.
Overcast. Low around 57°F.
Drizzle. High near 80°F. Wind around 12 mph with gusts up to 33 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 56°F.
Drizzle. High near 78°F. Wind around 19 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 60°F.
Drizzle. High near 69°F. Wind around 12 mph with gusts up to 23 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 50°F.
Overcast. High near 62°F. Wind around 13 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Overcast. Low around 43°F.
Drizzle. High near 57°F. Wind around 27 mph with gusts up to 36 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 41°F.
Drizzle. High near 42°F. Wind around 19 mph with gusts up to 33 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 30°F.
Gun Lake currently reports 59°F with wind velocity near 9 mph from the SE. 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 Gun 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 GRR) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Gun 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 Gun Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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