TexasReservoir, 2,402 acres, Fayette County
Lake Fayette wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
1-5kt
E, gusts 9
High 83°F, rain 1%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-5kt
ESE, gusts 10
High 81°F, rain 25%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
3-5kt
SE, gusts 12
High 83°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
2-6kt
ESE, gusts 12
High 81°F, rain 12%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
3-6kt
ESE, gusts 14
High 78°F, rain 29%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
0-4kt
SE, gusts 10
High 83°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
SunNov 1
0-4kt
S, gusts 8
High 85°F, rain 5%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Fayette
Over the next 7 days on Lake Fayette, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 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.
Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Wednesday, Saturday. 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 Fayette, 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 Fayette forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Fayette this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 0 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 83°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: S wind 0 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 85°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Fayette this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with ESE wind around 2 to 6 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Fayette 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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