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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lochloosa Lake (Florida). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 2:26AM EDT until October 10 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Today: High 85°F · Low 75°F
Peak gusts: 17 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 93% · Barometer: 29.89 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lochloosa Lake.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 2:26AM EDT until October 10 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Poor for boating (37/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. Gusts to 13 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 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 fishing (53/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. Morning hours (10:00 local). 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.
Poor for kayaking (41/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. Gusts to 13 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 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. Supporting this: Air temperature 78°F. Wind 10 mph from the east. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | 78°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 AM | 79°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 14 mph | 52% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 82°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 51% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 84°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 52% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 85°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 85°F | 13 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 54% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 84°F | 13 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 62% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 5 PM | 82°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 69% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 6 PM | 80°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 76% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 78°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 60% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 8 PM | 77°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 43% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 PM | 75°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 54% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 PM | 75°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 36% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 PM | 75°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 29% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 AM | 75°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 75°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 AM | 75°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 75°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 AM | 75°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 75°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 75°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 8% | Partly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 75°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 7% | Partly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 75°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 11% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 77°F | 13 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 11% | 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.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. East wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 75, with temperatures rising to around 76 overnight. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Lochloosa Lake currently reports 77°F with wind velocity near 10 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 Lochloosa Lake 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 JAX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lochloosa Lake 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 Lochloosa Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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