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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.
Today: High 90°F · Low 62°F
Peak gusts: 6 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 33% · Barometer: 29.85 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Tawakoni.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 9 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.
Good for fishing (82/100), 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.
Excellent for kayaking (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 9 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: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 89°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 PM | 89°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 90°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 89°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 87°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 83°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 78°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 75°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 73°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 71°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 69°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 68°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 67°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 66°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 65°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 64°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 74°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 79°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 83°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 85°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 87°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 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 89. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
Clear. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 65. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Lake Tawakoni currently reports 90°F with wind velocity near 4 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 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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