North CarolinaReservoir, 2,122 acres
Lake Rhodhiss wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
0kt
Variable, gusts 4
High 71°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
0-2kt
E, gusts 6
High 73°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
0-2kt
ENE, gusts 7
High 70°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
0-1kt
NNE, gusts 4
High 73°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
0-1kt
E, gusts 4
High 76°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
0-2kt
E, gusts 6
High 73°F, rain 6%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
0-2kt
ENE, gusts 7
High 71°F, rain 45%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Rhodhiss
Over the next 7 days on Lake Rhodhiss, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 7 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 0 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 Rhodhiss, 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 Rhodhiss forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Rhodhiss this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: E wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 73°F. Sunday: ENE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 71°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Rhodhiss this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with wind around 0 to 0 kt and gusts near 4 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Rhodhiss 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.
Nearby lakes
If Rhodhiss is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.
- Lake HickoryReservoir, 3,792 ac, North Carolina11 mi
- Lake JamesReservoir, 6,820 ac, North Carolina19 mi
- Lookout Shoals LakeReservoir, North Carolina25 mi
- W. Kerr Scott ReservoirReservoir, 1,280 ac, North Carolina30 mi
- Kings Mountain ReservoirReservoir, 1,284 ac, North Carolina35 mi
- Lake NormanReservoir, 30,798 ac, North Carolina39 mi