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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Long Lake (Michigan). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 72°F · Low 54°F
Peak gusts: 19 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 67% · Barometer: 29.97 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Long Lake.
Good for boating (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the south. 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 (83/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 60°F. Provisional data. Wind 10 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for kayaking (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).
Fair for swimming (74/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 60°F. Provisional data. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 PM | 69°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 71°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 72°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 71°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 69°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 67°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 64°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 61°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 59°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 58°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 57°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 56°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 56°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 56°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 56°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 55°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 55°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 54°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 54°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 55°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 61°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 65°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 66°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
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. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. South wind around 10 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Partly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Rain showers likely after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
A chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Long Lake currently reports 64°F with wind velocity near 11 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 Long 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 APX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Long 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 Long Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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