IllinoisReservoir, 10,235 acres
Lake Shelbyville wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
1-2kt
SSW, gusts 5
High 76°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
0-5kt
S, gusts 9
High 74°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
2-6kt
S, gusts 11
High 75°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
3-8kt
SSW, gusts 13
High 79°F, rain 6%
Good -
FriOct 30
2-5kt
ESE, gusts 9
High 78°F, rain 7%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
3-5kt
SE, gusts 10
High 73°F, rain 31%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
2-5kt
S, gusts 10
High 72°F, rain 35%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Shelbyville
Over the next 7 days on Lake Shelbyville, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 13 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Thursday 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.
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.
Lake Shelbyville is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.
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 Shelbyville forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Shelbyville this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 73°F. Sunday: S wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 72°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Shelbyville this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SSW wind around 3 to 8 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Shelbyville 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
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