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William "Bill" Dannelly Reservoir wind forecast

William "Bill" Dannelly Reservoir, Alabama
Photo: Adrien Lamarre, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-8kt

    ENE, gusts 13

    High 76°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-5kt

    ENE, gusts 8

    High 79°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    5-7kt

    ENE, gusts 10

    High 79°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-8kt

    ENE, gusts 11

    High 79°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    4-8kt

    ENE, gusts 12

    High 80°F, rain 1%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    5-8kt

    E, gusts 11

    High 81°F, rain 37%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-7kt

    SSE, gusts 10

    High 80°F, rain 46%

    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 William "Bill" Dannelly

Over the next 7 days on William "Bill" Dannelly Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 13 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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 William "Bill" Dannelly, 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.

William "Bill" Dannelly Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for William "Bill" Dannelly Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: E wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 81°F. Sunday: SSE wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 80°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on William "Bill" Dannelly Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with ENE wind around 5 to 8 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 William "Bill" Dannelly 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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