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Mahoning Creek Lake wind forecast

Mahoning Creek Lake, Pennsylvania
Photo: Margaret Luzier, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-4kt

    WSW, gusts 10

    High 67°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    0-2kt

    NE, gusts 5

    High 66°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    3-4kt

    SSE, gusts 10

    High 68°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-5kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 70°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-4kt

    W, gusts 9

    High 69°F, rain 4%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    1-3kt

    SE, gusts 8

    High 68°F, rain 3%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    4-5kt

    SSE, gusts 13

    High 66°F, rain 51%

    Use caution

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 Mahoning Creek

Over the next 7 days on Mahoning Creek Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 13 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.

Wednesday 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.

On a lake the size of Mahoning Creek, 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.

Mahoning Creek Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Mahoning Creek Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 68°F. Sunday: SSE wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 66°F, 51% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SSE wind around 3 to 4 kt and gusts near 10 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Mahoning Creek Lake 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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