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Logan Martin Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Alabama. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Lake Martin and Lewis Smith Lake. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Logan Martin Lake are updated throughout the day.
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Tropical Storm Watch issued October 9 at 1:19AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Overall Fair (72/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Fishing (87/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 65° | 63° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 64° | 68° | 73° | 77° | 79° | 80° | 80° | 79° | 77° | 77° | 73° | 70° | 67° | 65° | 63° | 62° | 62° | 60° | 61° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | — | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 33 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 42% | 42% | 42% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 100% | 100% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM CDT | 65°F | Calm | 8 mph | 0% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM CDT | 63°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 94% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM CDT | 63°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 63°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 0% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 62°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 1% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 1% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 1% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 1% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 77°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 1% | 94% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 79°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 1% | 94% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 80°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 3% | 94% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 80°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 3% | 95% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 22 mph | 3% | 95% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 77°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 21% | 94% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 77°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 24 mph | 21% | 92% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 73°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 24 mph | 21% | 97% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 70°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 24 mph | 42% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 67°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 27 mph | 42% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 65°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 29 mph | 42% | 98% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 63°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 30 mph | 98% | 99% | Rain Showers |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 62°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 32 mph | 98% | 99% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 62°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 32 mph | 98% | 99% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 60°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 35 mph | 100% | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 61°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 38 mph | 100% | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 60°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 40 mph | 100% | 99% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
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 | Today October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 87° | 60° | 61° | 81° | 58° | 76° | 60° | 77° | 57° | 87° | 58° | 89° | 61° | 89° |
| Wind | NE 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | E 5 to 15 mph | E 10 to 20 mph | E 15 to 20 mph | S 10 to 20 mph | SW 10 to 15 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 10 mph | 8 mph | 9 mph | 24 mph | 45 mph | 45 mph | 35 mph | 21 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 7 mph | 10 mph | 6 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 21% | 100% | 100% | 82% | 17% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Logan Martin Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 69.4°F at KELLY CREEK NEAR VINCENT AL (4.7 mi away) · Oct 9, 7:00 AM UTC
Good for fishing (87/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 68°F from a representative gauge 15.1 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 7 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 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 (40/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 7 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Confidence is high (90%).
No verified water temperature source exists for this lake, so a swimming comfort score is not shown.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of AL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Logan Martin Lake represents an essential recreational destination in AL, offering prime waters for watersports, fishing, and weekend outings. Its shoreline includes accessible boat ramps and public recreation areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Practicing water safety and monitoring sudden wind shifts ensures an enjoyable day on the lake.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) 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 Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Black Crappie. 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 Logan Martin 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, 3:09 AM CDT