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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Monroe (FL) (Florida). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 86°F · Low 77°F
Peak gusts: 18 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 89% · Barometer: 29.98 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Monroe (FL).
Poor for boating (53/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the southeast. 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 (65/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 75°F from a representative gauge 8.3 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 10 mph from the southeast. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (78%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for kayaking (53/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southeast. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Fair for swimming (64/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Measured water temperature 75°F from a representative gauge 8.3 mi away. Provisional data. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is moderate (83%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 PM | 81°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 41% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 79°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 25% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 PM | 78°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 PM | 78°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 79°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 79°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 9% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 79°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 78°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 78°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 77°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 6% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 78°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 78°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 78°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 79°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 7% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 81°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 9% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 83°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 10% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 86°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 9% | Mostly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 86°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 12% | Mostly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 86°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 47% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 87°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 57% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 4 PM | 85°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 55% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 5 PM | 84°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 72% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 6 PM | 83°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 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.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Clear, with a low around 68. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 68. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Lake Monroe (FL) currently reports 80°F with wind velocity near 8 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 Monroe (FL) 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 MLB) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Monroe (FL) 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 Monroe (FL) Water Level & Temperature page.
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