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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Nimrod Lake (Arkansas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 87°F · Low 60°F
Peak gusts: 1 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 63% · Barometer: 29.93 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Nimrod Lake.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 6 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 (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-southeast. Morning hours (09:00 local). 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.
Excellent for kayaking (99/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 6 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: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 0 mph from the east-southeast. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 66°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 72°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 77°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 82°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 85°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 85°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 87°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 85°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 85°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 82°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 75°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 71°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 68°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 66°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 64°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 63°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 62°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 60°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 59°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 58°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 58°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 58°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 57°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 59°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 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.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 92. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Clear, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Nimrod Lake currently reports 60°F with wind velocity near 1 mph from the E. 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 Nimrod 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 LZK) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Nimrod 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 Nimrod Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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