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Fort Gibson Lake wind forecast

Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma
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7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-5kt

    SSE, gusts 10

    High 78°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    3-6kt

    SSE, gusts 12

    High 77°F, rain 6%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-8kt

    S, gusts 17

    High 81°F, rain 7%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-7kt

    S, gusts 13

    High 82°F, rain 3%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-5kt

    SSE, gusts 11

    High 74°F, rain 20%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    4-6kt

    SSE, gusts 13

    High 72°F, rain 49%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-6kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 77°F, rain 18%

    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 Fort Gibson

Over the next 7 days on Fort Gibson Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Thursday 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.

Fort Gibson 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.

Fort Gibson Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Fort Gibson Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 72°F. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 77°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with S wind around 3 to 7 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Fort Gibson 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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