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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Walloon Lake (Michigan). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 74°F · Low 57°F
Peak gusts: 11 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 39% · Barometer: 29.76 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Walloon Lake.
Fair for boating (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 9 mph. 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 (66/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 35.8 mi away. Provisional data. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for kayaking (71/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 9 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (29/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 35.8 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Water temperature is 57°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 PM | 74°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 65°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 62°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 60°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 59°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 57°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 57°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 AM | 60°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 6% | Partly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 72°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 4% | Partly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 72°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 4% | Partly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 72°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 14 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 71°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 14 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
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.
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. South wind around 5 mph.
Partly sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph.
A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 54, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Rain showers likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Walloon Lake currently reports 75°F with wind velocity near 5 mph from the S. 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 Walloon 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 APX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Walloon 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 Walloon Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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