FloridaReservoir, 1,080 acres, Volusia County
Konomac Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
10-16kt
NNE, gusts 30
High 80°F, rain 49%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
9-15kt
NE, gusts 30
High 81°F, rain 16%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
12-16kt
NE, gusts 30
High 79°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
10-14kt
NE, gusts 27
High 81°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
8-14kt
NE, gusts 25
High 83°F, rain 20%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
5-12kt
ENE, gusts 22
High 83°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
SunNov 1
4-8kt
ENE, gusts 17
High 84°F, storms possible
Stay ashore
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Konomac
Over the next 7 days on Konomac Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 30 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.
Friday is the pick for sailing. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.
Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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.
On a lake the size of Konomac, 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.
Konomac Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Konomac Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ENE wind 5 to 12 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 83°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: ENE wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 84°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Konomac Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with NE wind around 8 to 14 kt and gusts near 25 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Konomac 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.
Nearby lakes
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