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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Poinsett (South Dakota). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 1:47AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Today: High 82°F · Low 64°F
Peak gusts: 41 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 36% · Barometer: 30.00 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Poinsett.
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 1:47AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (34/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 39 mph. Wind 26 mph from the south. 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 (64/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Afternoon hours (16:00 local). Working against it: Wind 26 mph from the south. 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.
Poor for kayaking (36/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 82°F. Working against it: Gusts to 39 mph. Wind 26 mph from the south. 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: Air temperature 82°F. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. Wind 26 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PM | 82°F | 26 mph | S | ⚡ 39 mph | 0% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 5 PM | 82°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 38 mph | 0% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 6 PM | 82°F | 23 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 0% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 7 PM | 81°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 79°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 76°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 73°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 73°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 71°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 70°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 69°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 68°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 66°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 66°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 64°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 64°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 65°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 67°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 71°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 74°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 77°F | 9 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 77°F | 8 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 79°F | 8 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | 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.
Patchy blowing dust. Sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. South wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Patchy blowing dust before 7pm. Clear. Low around 63, with temperatures rising to around 66 overnight. South wind 12 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind around 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northeast wind around 8 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Lake Poinsett currently reports 79°F with wind velocity near 22 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 Poinsett 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 ABR) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Poinsett 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 Poinsett Water Level & Temperature page.
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