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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lewis Smith Lake (Alabama). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
High Wind Watch issued October 8 at 11:07PM CDT until October 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Today: High 81°F · Low 59°F
Peak gusts: 13 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 76% · Barometer: 29.96 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lewis Smith Lake.
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 7:04AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Poor for boating (46/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 15 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: High Wind Watch. 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.
Fair for fishing (68/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Morning hours (08:00 local). 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.
Poor for kayaking (49/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 15 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: High Wind Watch. 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: 0% chance of precipitation. Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Working against it: Active severe alert: High Wind Watch. 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 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 9 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 10 AM | 74°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 11 AM | 78°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 12 PM | 79°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 1 PM | 79°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Cloudy |
| 2 PM | 81°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 22 mph | 1% | Cloudy |
| 3 PM | 80°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 22 mph | 1% | Cloudy |
| 4 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 5 PM | 78°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 22 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 6 PM | 75°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 70°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 24 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 PM | 68°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 25 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 PM | 66°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 27 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 PM | 64°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 27 mph | 74% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 11 PM | 62°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 28 mph | 74% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 12 AM | 60°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 29 mph | 74% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 1 AM | 59°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 32 mph | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 AM | 59°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 35 mph | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 AM | 59°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 36 mph | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 AM | 58°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 36 mph | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 AM | 59°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 36 mph | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 AM | 59°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 36 mph | 100% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 AM | 59°F | 20 mph | E | ⚡ 38 mph | 100% | 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.
Cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Rain showers likely between 7pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 57. East northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 72. East southeast wind 15 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Clear, with a low around 60.
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Clear, with a low around 60.
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Lewis Smith Lake currently reports 62°F with wind velocity near 6 mph from the NE. 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 Lewis Smith 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 BMX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lewis Smith 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 Lewis Smith Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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