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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Michigan - Indiana Shoreline (Indiana). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 70°F · Low 60°F
Peak gusts: 18 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 67% · Barometer: 30.08 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Michigan - Indiana Shoreline.
Fair for boating (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 5 mph. 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 fishing (67/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 63°F from a representative gauge 1.1 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the south. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for kayaking (56/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 5 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Combined air and water temperature is 114°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Poor for swimming (46/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 51°F. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 65°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 8% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 PM | 67°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 10% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 PM | 68°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 2 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 25% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 32% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 68°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 67°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 22% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 64°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 63°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 6% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 62°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 62°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 62°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 62°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 62°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 61°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 61°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 60°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 60°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 60°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 60°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 61°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 65°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 68°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Partly 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.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Partly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
A slight chance of rain showers after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Lake Michigan - Indiana Shoreline currently reports 58°F with wind velocity near 8 mph from the SE. 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 Michigan - Indiana Shoreline 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 LOT) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Michigan - Indiana Shoreline 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 Michigan - Indiana Shoreline Water Level & Temperature page.
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