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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Fork (Texas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 88°F · Low 70°F
Peak gusts: 10 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 51% · Barometer: 29.84 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Fork.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 6 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 (88/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. 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 (99/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 6 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
This swimming outlook uses a MODELLED water temperature, not a verified sensor reading. Treat it as a rough guide, not a measurement, especially for cold-shock risk.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | 76°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 80°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 83°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 86°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 86°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 87°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 88°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 87°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 86°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 83°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 79°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 76°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 74°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 73°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 72°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 72°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 72°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 70°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 68°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 68°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 67°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 66°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 67°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 7 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 88. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Lake Fork currently reports 73°F with wind velocity near 6 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 Fork 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 SHV) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Fork 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 Fork Water Level & Temperature page.
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