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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Lotawana (Missouri). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 88°F · Low 72°F
Peak gusts: 19 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 73% · Barometer: 29.94 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Lotawana.
Good for boating (81/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the south-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.
Good for fishing (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the south-southwest. 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 (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the south-southwest. 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: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 78°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 78°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 82°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 85°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 87°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 87°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 87°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 88°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 86°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 82°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 80°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 76°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 76°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 75°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 75°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 73°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 72°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 72°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 72°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 72°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 71°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 71°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 70°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 5% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 73°F | 16 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 5% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 77°F | 16 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 5% | 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. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Clear, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Lake Lotawana currently reports 64°F with wind velocity near 11 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 Lotawana 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 EAX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Lotawana 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 Lotawana Water Level & Temperature page.
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