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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Wright Patman Lake (Texas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 90°F · Low 71°F
Peak gusts: 11 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 72% · Barometer: 29.87 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Wright Patman Lake.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 5 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: verified water access. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for fishing (88/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 78°F from a representative gauge 19.5 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 5 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Excellent for swimming (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Measured water temperature 78°F from a representative gauge 19.5 mi away. Provisional data. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 71°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 77°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 80°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 84°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 87°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 88°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 88°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 90°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 88°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 88°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 84°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 78°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 76°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 74°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 73°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 72°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 72°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 71°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 70°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 67°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | 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 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunny, with a high near 74.
A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Wright Patman Lake currently reports 68°F with wind velocity near 8 mph from the SW. 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 Wright Patman 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 SHV) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Wright Patman 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 Wright Patman Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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