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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Lawtonka (Oklahoma). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 2:57PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Today: High 90°F · Low 62°F
Peak gusts: 11 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 31% · Barometer: 30.07 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Lawtonka.
Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 2:57PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Good for boating (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the south. Gusts to 14 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 (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the south. 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.
Good for kayaking (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the south. Gusts to 14 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it. Supporting this: Air temperature 90°F. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PM | 90°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 88°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 87°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 82°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 77°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 74°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 72°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 67°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 66°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 65°F | 3 mph | SW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 63°F | 3 mph | SW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 63°F | 2 mph | SW | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 62°F | 2 mph | SW | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 62°F | 2 mph | SW | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 63°F | 2 mph | SW | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 67°F | 3 mph | SW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 74°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 79°F | 8 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 83°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 87°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 89°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 90°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 17 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 90. South wind around 9 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 9 mph.
Clear, with a low around 62. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 2 to 12 mph.
Clear, with a low around 65. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 7 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Clear, with a low around 69.
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunny, with a high near 94.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Lake Lawtonka currently reports 87°F with wind velocity near 10 mph from the S. 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 Lawtonka 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 OUN) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Lawtonka 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 Lawtonka Water Level & Temperature page.
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