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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Salt Fork Lake (Ohio). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 65°F · Low 57°F
Peak gusts: 27 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 90% · Barometer: 29.98 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Salt Fork Lake.
Poor for boating (47/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. 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: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for fishing (49/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 27.6 mi away. Provisional data. 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. Confidence is moderate (78%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (32/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 65% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Combined air and water temperature is 116°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (16/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 9 mph from the east. Working against it: Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 27.6 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. 65% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Water temperature is 57°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (83%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 57°F | 9 mph | E | ⚡ 24 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 58°F | 9 mph | E | ⚡ 24 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 58°F | 9 mph | E | ⚡ 23 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 58°F | 9 mph | E | ⚡ 23 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 59°F | 9 mph | E | ⚡ 23 mph | 71% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 9 AM | 59°F | 9 mph | E | ⚡ 23 mph | 85% | Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 59°F | 8 mph | E | ⚡ 23 mph | 63% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 11 AM | 60°F | 8 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 52% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 PM | 61°F | 8 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 61% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 1 PM | 62°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 17 mph | 66% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 2 PM | 63°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 55% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 3 PM | 64°F | 6 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 PM | 64°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 PM | 64°F | 3 mph | NE | ⚡ 12 mph | 27% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 PM | 64°F | 3 mph | NE | ⚡ 12 mph | 42% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 PM | 62°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 12 mph | 38% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 PM | 65°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 12 mph | 25% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 PM | 64°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 12 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 PM | 64°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 12 mph | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 63°F | 3 mph | NW | ⚡ 12 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 63°F | 3 mph | NW | ⚡ 13 mph | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 62°F | 3 mph | NW | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 62°F | 3 mph | NW | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 61°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 14 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.
Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
A chance of rain showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind around 5 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 81.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Salt Fork Lake currently reports 57°F with wind velocity near 10 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 Salt Fork 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 PBZ) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Salt Fork 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 Salt Fork Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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