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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Macon Lake (Virginia). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Today: High 93°F · Low 63°F
Peak gusts: 13 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 33% · Barometer: 29.88 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Macon Lake.
Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Good for boating (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 9 mph. 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 (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Good for kayaking (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 9 mph. 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 92°F. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 PM | 92°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 93°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 91°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 90°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 86°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 80°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 78°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 76°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 74°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 71°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 71°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 1 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 69°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 1 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 67°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 66°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 65°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 64°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 63°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 64°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 70°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 79°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 83°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 86°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 89°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 90°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | 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.
Sunny, with a high near 93. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Macon Lake currently reports 88°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 Macon 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 EWX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Macon 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 Macon Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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