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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Tawakoni (Texas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Air Quality Alert issued October 8 at 2:31PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Today: High 87°F · Low 69°F
Peak gusts: 9 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 70% · Barometer: 29.84 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Tawakoni.
Air Quality Alert issued October 8 at 2:31PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Good for boating (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 7 mph. 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 (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Morning hours (09:00 local). 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 (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 7 mph. 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: 0% chance of precipitation. Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 71°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 75°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 78°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 81°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 83°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 85°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 86°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 87°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 85°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 83°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 81°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 77°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 76°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 74°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 73°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 72°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 72°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 70°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 65°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | 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.
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear. Low around 63, with temperatures rising to around 66 overnight. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 68. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
Sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 71, with temperatures rising to around 73 overnight. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Lake Tawakoni currently reports 71°F with wind velocity near 7 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 Tawakoni 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 FWD) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Tawakoni 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 Tawakoni Water Level & Temperature page.
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