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Grand Lake o' the Cherokees wind forecast

Grand Lake o' the Cherokees, Oklahoma
Photo: JDMcGreg, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    2-5kt

    S, gusts 10

    High 75°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    3-7kt

    S, gusts 13

    High 74°F, rain 9%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    5-10kt

    S, gusts 17

    High 78°F, rain 4%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-8kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 79°F, rain 8%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-5kt

    SSE, gusts 11

    High 73°F, rain 20%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    3-6kt

    SSE, gusts 13

    High 71°F, rain 43%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    2-4kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 74°F, rain 17%

    Light wind

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 Grand Lake o' the Cherokees

Over the next 7 days on Grand Lake o' the Cherokees, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 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.

Grand Lake o' the Cherokees 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.

Grand Lake o' the Cherokees forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Grand Lake o' the Cherokees this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 71°F. Sunday: SSW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 74°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Grand Lake o' the Cherokees this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with S wind around 5 to 10 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Grand Lake o' the Cherokees 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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