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Norris Lake wind forecast

Norris Lake, Tennessee
Photo: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    0kt

    Variable, gusts 4

    High 74°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    0kt

    Variable, gusts 4

    High 75°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    0kt

    Variable, gusts 4

    High 73°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    0kt

    Variable, gusts 3

    High 75°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    0kt

    Variable, gusts 4

    High 76°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    0-1kt

    ESE, gusts 5

    High 74°F, rain 5%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    0-1kt

    E, gusts 7

    High 71°F, rain 56%

    Light wind

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 Norris

Over the next 7 days on Norris Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 7 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 0 kt.

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.

Norris Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Norris Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Norris Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ESE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 74°F. Sunday: E wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 71°F, 56% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with wind around 0 to 0 kt and gusts near 4 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Norris 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 Norris is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.