OklahomaReservoir, 1,234 acres, Seminole County
Lake Konawa wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
4-6kt
SSE, gusts 9
High 78°F, rain 1%
Good -
TueOct 27
4-7kt
S, gusts 11
High 76°F, rain 19%
Good -
WedOct 28
6-11kt
S, gusts 17
High 81°F, rain 7%
Good -
ThuOct 29
5-9kt
S, gusts 14
High 81°F, rain 11%
Good -
FriOct 30
4-7kt
SSE, gusts 13
High 72°F, rain 52%
Good -
SatOct 31
5-8kt
SSE, gusts 14
High 73°F, rain 49%
Good -
SunNov 1
4-6kt
SW, gusts 12
High 78°F, rain 27%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Konawa
Over the next 7 days on Lake Konawa, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 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.
On a lake the size of Konawa, 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 Konawa forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Konawa this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 73°F. Sunday: SW wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 78°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Konawa this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with S wind around 6 to 11 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 Lake Konawa 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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