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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Whitney (Texas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 89°F · Low 68°F
Peak gusts: 22 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 34% · Barometer: 29.83 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Whitney.
Fair for boating (74/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. 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: 0% chance of precipitation. Afternoon hours (17:00 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.
Fair for kayaking (72/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 PM | 89°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 89°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 87°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 85°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 82°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 80°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 78°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 75°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 74°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 72°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 71°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 69°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 68°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 68°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 68°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 70°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 74°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 77°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 80°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 83°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 84°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 87°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 87°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 7% | Mostly 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.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 89 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Lake Whitney currently reports 89°F with wind velocity near 15 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 Whitney 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 Whitney 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 Whitney Water Level & Temperature page.
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