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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Abilene (Texas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 88°F · Low 64°F
Peak gusts: 12 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 43% · Barometer: 29.69 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Abilene.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 5 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 (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southeast. 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 (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 5 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. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | 74°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 78°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 82°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 84°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 87°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 87°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 87°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 88°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 86°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 83°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 80°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 75°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 72°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 67°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 65°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 61°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 61°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 67°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 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 89. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. 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 91. 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 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Lake Abilene currently reports 74°F with wind velocity near 7 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 Lake Abilene 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 Lake Abilene 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 Lake Abilene Water Level & Temperature page.
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