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Lake Viva Naughton wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-6kt

    SSW, gusts 14

    High 51°F, rain 7%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    4-12kt

    W, gusts 22

    High 45°F, rain 12%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    2-10kt

    WSW, gusts 18

    High 47°F, rain 1%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-5kt

    SSE, gusts 13

    High 51°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-6kt

    SSW, gusts 13

    High 50°F, rain 40%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    3-6kt

    SSW, gusts 12

    High 49°F, rain 52%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    5-9kt

    W, gusts 16

    High 47°F, rain 54%

    Good

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 Viva Naughton

Over the next 7 days on Lake Viva Naughton, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Sunday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Viva Naughton, 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 Viva Naughton forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Viva Naughton this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 49°F, 52% chance of rain. Sunday: W wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 47°F, 54% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Lake Viva Naughton this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Sunday looks best, with W wind around 5 to 9 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Viva Naughton 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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