TennesseeReservoir, 3,124 acres, Bedford County, Coffee County
Normandy Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
0-3kt
NNE, gusts 7
High 74°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
0-1kt
SSE, gusts 4
High 76°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
2-6kt
SSE, gusts 11
High 75°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
0-3kt
SSE, gusts 7
High 77°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
0-3kt
ENE, gusts 7
High 79°F, rain 2%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
3-7kt
SSE, gusts 13
High 75°F, rain 29%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-8kt
SSE, gusts 15
High 74°F, storms possible
Stay ashore
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Normandy
Over the next 7 days on Normandy Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.
Saturday 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 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 Normandy, 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.
Normandy Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Normandy Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 75°F. Sunday: SSE wind 3 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 74°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Normandy Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with SSE wind around 3 to 7 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Normandy 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
If Normandy is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.