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In Florida, Lochloosa Lake is a lake used for time on and around the water. Its recorded surface area is approximately 5,700 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Lake Harris. Forecasts for Lochloosa Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Tornado Watch issued October 9 at 4:24PM EDT until October 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Overall Very Poor / Avoid (33/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (45/100).
How the score is calculated →| Metric | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p |
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| Temp (°F) | 79° | 78° | 77° | 75° | 74° | 75° | 74° | 74° | 75° | 75° | 75° | 75° | 75° | 74° | 74° | 77° | 82° | 85° | 88° | 90° | 89° | 87° | 86° | 84° |
| Wind (kts) | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Precip % | 92% | 92% | 63% | 49% | 31% | 26% | 16% | 11% | 10% | 11% | 9% | 12% | 11% | 13% | 13% | 16% | 14% | 20% | 33% | 48% | 67% | 68% | 67% | 71% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 79°F | 14 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 92% | 99% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 78°F | 14 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 92% | 98% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 77°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 63% | 97% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 75°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 49% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 74°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 31% | 92% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 75°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 26% | 86% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 74°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 16% | 80% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 74°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 11% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 75°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 10% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 75°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 11% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 75°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 9% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 12% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 11% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 74°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 13% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 74°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 13% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 77°F | 13 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 16% | 73% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 82°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 14% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 85°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 20% | 80% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 88°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 33% | 81% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 90°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 48% | 82% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 89°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 67% | 87% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 87°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 68% | 89% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 86°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 67% | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 84°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 71% | 81% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sat, 6 PM EDT | 83°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 58% | 73% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 74° | 90° | 74° | 85° | 66° | 86° | 64° | 87° | 64° | 88° | 66° | 87° | 67° | 85° |
| Wind | SE 10 to 14 mph | S 10 to 17 mph | S 8 to 14 mph | SW 7 to 10 mph | W 6 mph | NW 5 to 9 mph | NW 3 to 7 mph | NW 6 mph | N 0 to 3 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | E 3 mph | E 1 to 8 mph | E 2 to 8 mph | E 3 to 9 mph |
| Gusts | 21 mph | 27 mph | 21 mph | 16 mph | 9 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 6 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | — |
| Precip % | 92% | 71% | 58% | 69% | 20% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 8% | 8% | 13% |
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No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lochloosa Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 76.1°F at SILVER RIVER NEAR OCALA, FL (21.9 mi away) · Oct 9, 9:30 PM UTC
Poor for fishing (45/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Dusk hours (18:00 local). Wind 14 mph from the east. Working against it: 92% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (20/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 mph from the east. Working against it: Active extreme alert: Tornado Watch. 92% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Poor for sailing (39/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Active extreme alert: Tornado Watch. 92% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (25/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 mph from the east. Air temperature 79°F. Working against it: Active extreme alert: Tornado Watch. 92% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of FL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
In FL, Lochloosa Lake stands as a valued freshwater lake offering scenic outdoor recreation and critical regional water resources. Visitors enjoy powerboating, sailing, and tranquil shoreline fishing across its varied channels. Check state agency updates for current fishing creel limits and aquatic species inspections.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, White Catfish, Warmouth. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lochloosa Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 6:29 PM EDT