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NebraskaReservoir, 2,435 acres, Sherman County

Sherman Reservoir wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    10-12kt

    NE, gusts 21

    High 53°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    1-8kt

    S, gusts 15

    High 61°F, rain 21%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    3-8kt

    SSW, gusts 14

    High 68°F, rain 4%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-5kt

    E, gusts 9

    High 67°F, rain 2%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    4-10kt

    SE, gusts 18

    High 67°F, rain 51%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    6-8kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 64°F, rain 34%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-8kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 63°F, rain 34%

    Good

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 Sherman

Over the next 7 days on Sherman Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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 Monday. 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 Sherman, 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.

Sherman Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Sherman Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 64°F. Sunday: S wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 63°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Sherman Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with S wind around 6 to 8 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Sherman Reservoir 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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