TennesseeNatural lake, Lake County, Obion County
Reelfoot Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
1-3kt
S, gusts 7
High 74°F, rain 1%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
1-3kt
SSE, gusts 7
High 74°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
3-5kt
S, gusts 10
High 76°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
2-5kt
S, gusts 10
High 77°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2-4kt
SE, gusts 9
High 75°F, rain 4%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
3-6kt
SE, gusts 12
High 73°F, rain 44%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
2-7kt
SSE, gusts 14
High 74°F, rain 38%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Reelfoot
Over the next 7 days on Reelfoot Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 14 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.
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 Reelfoot, 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.
Reelfoot Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Reelfoot Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 73°F. Sunday: SSE wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 74°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Reelfoot Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with S wind around 3 to 5 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 Reelfoot 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.
Nearby lakes
If Reelfoot is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.