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In Florida, Lake Harney is a lake used for time on and around the water. It covers roughly 6,300 surface acres (about 10 square miles). For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Lake Jordan and Lake Apopka. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Lake Harney.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 11, 3:48 PM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Fair (58/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (66/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the northwest. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 83° | 82° | 81° | 79° | 78° | 77° | 76° | 75° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 70° | 75° | 79° | 82° | 84° | 84° | 86° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | W | NW | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | N | N | N | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Precip % | 34% | 22% | 15% | 14% | 8% | 6% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 34% | 73% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 82°F | 10 mph WNW (293°) | 14 mph | 22% | 78% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 81°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 15% | 79% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 79°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 14% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 8% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 6% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 6 mph | 4% | 52% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 75°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 7 mph | 1% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 7 mph | 1% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 7 mph | 1% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 72°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 8 mph | 1% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 71°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 1% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 70°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 1% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 1% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 1% | 11% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 68°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 1% | 7% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 68°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 70°F | 10 mph NNW (338°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph NNW (338°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph NNW (338°) | 14 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM EDT | 82°F | 10 mph NNW (338°) | 15 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM EDT | 84°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 15 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM EDT | 84°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 15 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM EDT | 86°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 15 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon, 4 PM EDT | 86°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 86° | 68° | 86° | 67° | 85° | 69° | 84° | 71° | 86° | 72° | 87° | 71° | 82° | 69° |
| Wind | W 10 mph | WNW 5 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NNW 0 to 5 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 15 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | ENE 0 to 10 mph | ENE 0 to 5 mph | SSE 0 to 5 mph | NNW 5 to 20 mph | NNE 20 mph |
| Gusts | 17 mph | 10 mph | 15 mph | 9 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 13 mph | 12 mph | 40 mph | 40 mph |
| Precip % | 41% | 15% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 11% | 2% | 12% | 12% | 35% | 35% | 48% | 48% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (55/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west. Sky is cloudy (73% cloud cover). 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.
Fair for boating (58/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the west. 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.
Fair for sailing (66/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the W is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (58/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of FL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Harney represents an essential recreational destination in FL, offering prime waters for watersports, fishing, and weekend outings. Its shoreline includes accessible boat ramps and public recreation areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Practicing water safety and monitoring sudden wind shifts ensures an enjoyable day on the lake.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Black Crappie, Warmouth, Channel Catfish, Bluegill. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Harney is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 4:38 PM EDT