MichiganReservoir, 1,695 acres, Allegan County
Lake Allegan wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
0-4kt
NE, gusts 11
High 67°F, rain 4%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
4-6kt
ESE, gusts 14
High 66°F, rain 0%
Good -
WedOct 28
2-5kt
S, gusts 12
High 71°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
4-7kt
SW, gusts 18
High 70°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
0-4kt
NW, gusts 9
High 69°F, rain 17%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-5kt
SE, gusts 12
High 68°F, rain 20%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
2-5kt
S, gusts 12
High 66°F, rain 38%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Allegan
Over the next 7 days on Lake Allegan, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 Thursday. 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 Allegan, 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.
Lake Allegan forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Allegan this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 68°F. Sunday: S wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 66°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Allegan this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with ESE wind around 4 to 6 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Allegan 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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