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Real-time wind speeds, peak gusts, and surface chop forecasts from NOAA National Weather Service, verified public boat launches, USGS surface water telemetry, and Arkansas state boating regulations for Lake Catherine (Arkansas).
Peak Gusts: 23 mph. Moderate surface chop across main fetch.
Cold Shock Hazard: Water is below 60°F. Immediate cold shock hazard upon submersion. USCG life jackets essential.
Ramp Accessibility: Water level referenced at 305 ft MSL for launch ramp clearance across public access points.
Advisory Threshold: Official Lake Wind Advisories trigger when sustained winds reach 15 mph or waves exceed 3 ft.
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Good for boating (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the southwest. 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.
| Forecast Time | Wind (mph) | Gust (mph) | Direction | Surface Chop & Fetch | Watercraft Readiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AM | 10 mph | 16 mph | SW | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 6 AM | 10 mph | 17 mph | SW | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 7 AM | 10 mph | 17 mph | SW | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 8 AM | 10 mph | 20 mph | SW | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 9 AM | 15 mph | 25 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Moderate |
| 10 AM | 15 mph | 30 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Caution |
| 11 AM | 20 mph | 31 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Caution |
| 12 PM | 20 mph | 35 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Caution |
| 1 PM | 20 mph | 35 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Caution |
| 2 PM | 20 mph | 35 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Caution |
| 3 PM | 25 mph | 36 mph | SW | Hazardous whitecaps (4–6+ ft waves); NWS advisory conditions | Caution |
| 4 PM | 25 mph | 35 mph | SW | Hazardous whitecaps (4–6+ ft waves); NWS advisory conditions | Caution |
| 5 PM | 20 mph | 36 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Caution |
| 6 PM | 20 mph | 37 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Caution |
| 7 PM | 25 mph | 38 mph | SW | Hazardous whitecaps (4–6+ ft waves); NWS advisory conditions | Caution |
| 8 PM | 25 mph | 39 mph | SW | Hazardous whitecaps (4–6+ ft waves); NWS advisory conditions | Caution |
| 9 PM | 25 mph | 39 mph | SW | Hazardous whitecaps (4–6+ ft waves); NWS advisory conditions | Caution |
| 10 PM | 25 mph | 37 mph | SW | Hazardous whitecaps (4–6+ ft waves); NWS advisory conditions | Caution |
Surface chop expands with sustained wind duration across Lake Catherine's open water fetch. Early morning hours typically offer the calmest navigation before thermal afternoon winds develop.
Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are currently being cataloged for Lake Catherine. Public launches are managed by state, county, or local park authorities.
Ramp operational status and courtesy dock availability are subject to seasonal water level shifts and lake management authority guidelines.
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Fair for kayaking (57/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Air temperature 32°F. Water temperature is 51°F (combined air+water: 83°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).