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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Eufaula (AL) (Alabama). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Tropical Storm Warning issued October 9 at 6:57PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Today: High 77°F · Low 64°F
Peak gusts: 32 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 85% · Barometer: 29.93 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Eufaula (AL).
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 7:11PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (0/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 38 mph. Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. 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 (37/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Dusk hours (19:00 local). Sky is overcast (92% cloud cover). Working against it: 99% 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, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (3/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 66°F. Working against it: Gusts to 38 mph. Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Warning. 99% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 PM | 66°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 38 mph | 99% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 65°F | 25 mph | E | ⚡ 41 mph | 99% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 PM | 65°F | 25 mph | E | ⚡ 44 mph | 99% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 PM | 64°F | 25 mph | SE | ⚡ 46 mph | 98% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 PM | 64°F | 25 mph | SE | ⚡ 45 mph | 98% | Tropical Storm Conditions Possible |
| 12 AM | 65°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 44 mph | 98% | Tropical Storm Conditions Possible |
| 1 AM | 65°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 38 mph | 97% | Tropical Storm Conditions Possible |
| 2 AM | 65°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 38 mph | 97% | Tropical Storm Conditions Possible |
| 3 AM | 66°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 38 mph | 97% | Tropical Storm Conditions Possible |
| 4 AM | 66°F | 25 mph | E | ⚡ 36 mph | 67% | Tropical Storm Conditions Possible |
| 5 AM | 64°F | 25 mph | SE | ⚡ 32 mph | 67% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 6 AM | 67°F | 20 mph | SE | ⚡ 32 mph | 67% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 7 AM | 68°F | 20 mph | SE | ⚡ 31 mph | 71% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 8 AM | 70°F | 20 mph | SE | ⚡ 29 mph | 71% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 9 AM | 72°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 31 mph | 71% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 10 AM | 73°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 59% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 11 AM | 76°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 59% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 12 PM | 77°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 59% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 1 PM | 78°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 52% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 52% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 52% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 34% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 PM | 77°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 34% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 PM | 76°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 34% | Chance Rain Showers |
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.
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 66 overnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Tropical storm conditions possible. Rain showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
A chance of rain showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Clear, with a low around 59.
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Clear, with a low around 61.
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Clear, with a low around 63.
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Clear, with a low around 63.
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Lake Eufaula (AL) currently reports 65°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 Eufaula (AL) 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 BMX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Eufaula (AL) 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 Eufaula (AL) Water Level & Temperature page.
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