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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Mitchell (Alabama). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Tropical Storm Watch issued October 9 at 1:19AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Today: High 78°F · Low 63°F
Peak gusts: 11 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 88% · Barometer: 29.98 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Mitchell.
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 1:26AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Good for boating (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 7 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm 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.
Good for fishing (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. 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: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 7 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Watch. 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: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Watch. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 66°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 65°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 64°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 64°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Cloudy |
| 9 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Cloudy |
| 10 AM | 73°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 11 AM | 76°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 12 PM | 77°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 1 PM | 77°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 12% | Cloudy |
| 2 PM | 78°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 22 mph | 12% | Cloudy |
| 3 PM | 76°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 23 mph | 12% | Cloudy |
| 4 PM | 74°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 24 mph | 66% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 5 PM | 73°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 28 mph | 66% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 6 PM | 70°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 29 mph | 66% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 7 PM | 67°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 31 mph | 72% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 8 PM | 65°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 33 mph | 72% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 9 PM | 64°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 35 mph | 72% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 10 PM | 64°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 35 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 11 PM | 63°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 36 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 12 AM | 63°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 37 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 1 AM | 62°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 38 mph | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 AM | 62°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 40 mph | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
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.
Cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 0 mph.
Rain showers likely after 4pm. Cloudy. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. East wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Rain showers before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tropical storm conditions possible. Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Rain showers likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Clear, with a low around 59.
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Clear, with a low around 62.
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Clear, with a low around 63.
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Lake Mitchell currently reports 65°F with wind velocity near 5 mph from the E. 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 Mitchell 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 BMX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Mitchell 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 Mitchell Water Level & Temperature page.
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