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Reedy Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    13-22kt

    NE, gusts 33

    High 83°F, rain 15%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    12-22kt

    NE, gusts 33

    High 83°F, rain 16%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    14-21kt

    NE, gusts 31

    High 82°F, rain 31%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    11-18kt

    NE, gusts 27

    High 84°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    8-15kt

    NE, gusts 24

    High 85°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    6-12kt

    ENE, gusts 20

    High 86°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    4-8kt

    ENE, gusts 15

    High 86°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore

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 Reedy

Over the next 7 days on Reedy Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 33 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.

None of the next few days looks comfortable for sailing or paddling, so check the hourly strip for a short calm window before you go.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 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 Reedy, 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.

Reedy Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Reedy Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ENE wind 6 to 12 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 86°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: ENE wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 86°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with NE wind around 13 to 22 kt and gusts near 33 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Reedy 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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