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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Philpott Lake (Virginia). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 75°F · Low 53°F
Peak gusts: 3 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 55% · Barometer: 29.95 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Philpott Lake.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 5 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.
Excellent for fishing (90/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the northwest. Dawn hours (06:00 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 (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 5 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. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 54°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 54°F | 1 mph | NW | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 53°F | 1 mph | NW | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 54°F | 1 mph | NW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 AM | 57°F | 1 mph | NW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 AM | 64°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 11 AM | 68°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 PM | 71°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 PM | 72°F | 2 mph | NE | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 2 PM | 73°F | 2 mph | NE | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 PM | 75°F | 2 mph | NE | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 PM | 74°F | 2 mph | NE | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 PM | 73°F | 1 mph | NE | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 PM | 71°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 66°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 64°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 62°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 62°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 61°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 60°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 60°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 59°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 58°F | 1 mph | N | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 58°F | 1 mph | N | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 58°F | 1 mph | N | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | 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.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind around 2 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 1 mph.
Rain showers likely after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Rain showers likely before 8pm, then rain. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Rain before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Philpott Lake currently reports 56°F with wind velocity near 3 mph from the N. 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 Philpott 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 RNK) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Philpott 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 Philpott Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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