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Navarro Mills Lake wind forecast

Navarro Mills Lake, Texas
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-3kt

    ESE, gusts 6

    High 81°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    2-5kt

    SSE, gusts 9

    High 81°F, rain 11%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    3-6kt

    SSE, gusts 11

    High 83°F, rain 17%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-5kt

    SE, gusts 11

    High 80°F, rain 9%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-5kt

    ESE, gusts 12

    High 75°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    2-6kt

    SSE, gusts 11

    High 79°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    2-5kt

    SSW, gusts 10

    High 84°F, rain 15%

    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 Navarro Mills

Over the next 7 days on Navarro Mills Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 12 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 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.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for 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 Navarro Mills, 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.

Navarro Mills Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Navarro Mills Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 79°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: SSW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 84°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SSE wind around 3 to 6 kt and gusts near 11 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Navarro Mills 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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