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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Bradford (Florida). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Tornado Watch issued October 9 at 1:28PM EDT until October 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Today: High 75°F · Low 72°F
Peak gusts: 35 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 90% · Barometer: 29.92 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Bradford.
Tornado Watch issued October 9 at 1:28PM EDT until October 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (11/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Active extreme alert: Tornado Watch. Gusts to 31 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Poor for fishing (48/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 70°F from a representative gauge 11.7 mi away. Provisional data. Sky is cloudy (85% cloud cover). Working against it: 74% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (15/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 73°F. Working against it: Active extreme alert: Tornado Watch. Gusts to 31 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (19/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 70°F from a representative gauge 11.7 mi away. Provisional data. Air temperature 73°F. Working against it: Active extreme alert: Tornado Watch. 74% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 PM | 73°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 33 mph | 75% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 75°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 33 mph | 70% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 5 PM | 73°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 32 mph | 82% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 73°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 35 mph | 90% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 74°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 36 mph | 87% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 73°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 35 mph | 91% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 PM | 72°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 35 mph | 76% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 PM | 72°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 33 mph | 62% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 11 PM | 72°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 31 mph | 74% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 12 AM | 73°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 31 mph | 80% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 AM | 73°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 30 mph | 79% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 AM | 72°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 30 mph | 84% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 AM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 97% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 AM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 88% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 AM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 88% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 AM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 84% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 AM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 75% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 AM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 69% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 9 AM | 75°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 68% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 10 AM | 76°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 83% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 AM | 77°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 84% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 78°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 85% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 76% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 78°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 75% | 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.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts in excess of 4 inches possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts in excess of 4 inches possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Clear, with a low around 63.
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Clear, with a low around 65.
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Lake Bradford currently reports 74°F with wind velocity near 16 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 Lake Bradford 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 Lake Bradford 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 Bradford Water Level & Temperature page.
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