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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake McIntosh (Georgia). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Flood Watch issued October 8 at 5:31PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Today: High 74°F · Low 62°F
Peak gusts: 5 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 91% · Barometer: 29.93 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake McIntosh.
Flood Watch issued October 8 at 5:31PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Good for boating (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 4 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: High Wind Watch. 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.
Excellent for fishing (91/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 76°F from a representative gauge 3.7 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for kayaking (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 4 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: High Wind Watch. Confidence is high (90%).
Fair for swimming (61/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 76°F from a representative gauge 3.7 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Working against it: Active severe alert: High Wind Watch. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 63°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 63°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 62°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 62°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 9 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 10 AM | 67°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 AM | 71°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 3% | Cloudy |
| 12 PM | 72°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 3% | Cloudy |
| 1 PM | 73°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 2 PM | 74°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 PM | 73°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 PM | 73°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 PM | 72°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 PM | 71°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 PM | 69°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 25 mph | 22% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 PM | 67°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 29 mph | 26% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 PM | 65°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 30 mph | 29% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 PM | 64°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 30 mph | 34% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 PM | 62°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 31 mph | 34% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 AM | 62°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 32 mph | 45% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 AM | 61°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 33 mph | 61% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 2 AM | 60°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 35 mph | 66% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
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.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Rain showers likely before 2am, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Clear, with a low around 59.
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Clear, with a low around 61.
Lake McIntosh currently reports 61°F with wind velocity near 4 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 McIntosh 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 FFC) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake McIntosh 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 McIntosh Water Level & Temperature page.
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