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Tellico Lake wind forecast

Tellico Lake, Tennessee
Photo: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    0-3kt

    NE, gusts 7

    High 73°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    0-1kt

    NE, gusts 4

    High 75°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    0-1kt

    NE, gusts 4

    High 74°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-2kt

    NE, gusts 4

    High 75°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    0-2kt

    NE, gusts 6

    High 76°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    0-1kt

    NE, gusts 4

    High 74°F, rain 7%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    1-3kt

    ENE, gusts 8

    High 72°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 Tellico

Over the next 7 days on Tellico Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 8 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.

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 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.

Tellico Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Tellico Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Tellico Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 74°F. Sunday: ENE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 72°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with NE wind around 0 to 3 kt and gusts near 7 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Tellico 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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