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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Reelfoot Lake (Tennessee). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 82°F · Low 61°F
Peak gusts: 15 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 83% · Barometer: 30.04 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Reelfoot Lake.
Good for boating (89/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the north. 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 10 mph from the north. 3% 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 (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the north. No active official alerts for this lake. 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. 3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 65°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 10 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 10 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 9 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 61°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 67°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 71°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 74°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 78°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 80°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 81°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 82°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 81°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 80°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 77°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 73°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 72°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 71°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
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.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Reelfoot Lake currently reports 63°F with wind velocity near 7 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 Reelfoot 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 MEG) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Reelfoot 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 Reelfoot Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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