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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Keith Sebelius Lake (Kansas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 89°F · Low 51°F
Peak gusts: 10 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 76% · Barometer: 29.95 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Keith Sebelius Lake.
Excellent for boating (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. 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.
Excellent for fishing (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Dawn hours (06:00 local). 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 (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 13 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. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 53°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 53°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 51°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 52°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 66°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 73°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 78°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 84°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 86°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 87°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 89°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 88°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 87°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 83°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 76°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 72°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 71°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 70°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 70°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 69°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 68°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 67°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 66°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | 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.
Sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunny, with a high near 75.
A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 70.
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Keith Sebelius Lake currently reports 56°F with wind velocity near 3 mph from the SW. 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 Keith Sebelius 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 GLD) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Keith Sebelius 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 Keith Sebelius Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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