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Lake Moomaw wind forecast

Lake Moomaw, Virginia
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    0-1kt

    WNW, gusts 6

    High 70°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    0-2kt

    ESE, gusts 5

    High 70°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    0-3kt

    SSE, gusts 7

    High 66°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-2kt

    SW, gusts 5

    High 72°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    0-1kt

    WNW, gusts 4

    High 74°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    0-3kt

    SSE, gusts 7

    High 70°F, rain 7%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    0-3kt

    SSE, gusts 7

    High 66°F, rain 50%

    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 Moomaw

Over the next 7 days on Lake Moomaw, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 7 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.

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

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 Moomaw, 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 Moomaw forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Moomaw this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 70°F. Sunday: SSE wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 66°F, 50% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Lake Moomaw this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WNW wind around 0 to 1 kt and gusts near 6 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Moomaw 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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