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Lake Lyndon B. Johnson wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-4kt

    ESE, gusts 11

    High 81°F, rain 2%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    2-6kt

    SE, gusts 15

    High 80°F, rain 12%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    3-5kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 83°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-6kt

    SE, gusts 16

    High 76°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    3-7kt

    ESE, gusts 17

    High 75°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    1-5kt

    SSE, gusts 13

    High 80°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    2-4kt

    S, gusts 13

    High 84°F, rain 11%

    Light wind

Hour by hour, next 3 days

Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

This week on Lyndon B. Johnson

Over the next 7 days on Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Monday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

Reading a lake wind forecast

Sustained wind is the average over a couple of minutes; gusts are the short peaks. On inland water the gap between the two matters as much as the average. A steady 12 kt is a pleasant sail, while 8 kt gusting 20 kt knocks small boats flat and tires out paddlers.

On a lake the size of Lyndon B. Johnson, waves stay modest, but nearby hills, trees and buildings bend the wind. Expect shifts and puffs, especially close to shore, and treat the forecast speed as an average across open water.

The National Weather Service forecast covers a 2.5 km grid, so local effects like a sea breeze off a big lake, a cold front or afternoon thunderstorms can arrive earlier or stronger than shown. Check the forecast again on the morning you go, and keep an eye on small craft advisories.

Lake Lyndon B. Johnson forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Lyndon B. Johnson this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 80°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: S wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 84°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Lake Lyndon B. Johnson this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 2 to 6 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Lyndon B. Johnson wind forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service gridded forecast for the 2.5 km cell over the lake. It is the same forecast local NWS offices use, updated several times a day. We convert wind to knots and add our own go or no-go call for each activity.

What wind is too strong for a kayak or paddleboard?

We flag paddling as risky once sustained wind passes about 8 kt or gusts pass 12 kt, and advise staying ashore above 12 kt sustained or 18 kt gusts. Offshore wind is the most dangerous because it pushes you away from the launch.

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