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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Orange Lake (Florida). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Tornado Watch issued October 9 at 4:24PM EDT until October 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Today: High 89°F · Low 74°F
Peak gusts: 3 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 96% · Barometer: 29.90 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Orange Lake.
Tornado Watch issued October 9 at 4:24PM EDT until October 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (28/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the east. Gusts to 17 mph. Working against it: Active extreme alert: Tornado Watch. 65% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 (50/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Dusk hours (20:00 local). Wind 12 mph from the east. Working against it: 65% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (33/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the east. Gusts to 17 mph. Working against it: Active extreme alert: Tornado Watch. 65% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 76°F. Wind 12 mph from the east. Working against it: Active extreme alert: Tornado Watch. 65% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 PM | 76°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 17 mph | 65% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 9 PM | 75°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 17 mph | 50% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 PM | 74°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 31% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 PM | 74°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 17 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 AM | 74°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 AM | 74°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 74°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 10% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 74°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 74°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 10% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 74°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 74°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 74°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 74°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 AM | 78°F | 14 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 82°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 85°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 PM | 88°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 36% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 PM | 89°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 50% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 PM | 88°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 65% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 3 PM | 87°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 66% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 4 PM | 86°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 63% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 5 PM | 84°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 68% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 6 PM | 83°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 56% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 7 PM | 80°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 50% | Chance Rain Showers |
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.
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
A chance of rain showers between 9am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 12 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 67 overnight. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Clear, with a low around 64.
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Orange Lake currently reports 77°F with wind velocity near 3 mph from the W. 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 Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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