TexasReservoir, 1,928 acres, Hidalgo County
Reservoir Unit Number Two wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-9kt
ENE, gusts 17
High 85°F, rain 5%
Good -
TueOct 27
2-8kt
ESE, gusts 16
High 84°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
2-9kt
ESE, gusts 18
High 87°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
4-11kt
ESE, gusts 20
High 85°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
5-9kt
SE, gusts 19
High 87°F, rain 5%
Good -
SatOct 31
4-10kt
SE, gusts 18
High 90°F, rain 7%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-11kt
SE, gusts 20
High 90°F, rain 6%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Reservoir Unit Number Two
Over the next 7 days on Reservoir Unit Number Two, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 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 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 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 Reservoir Unit Number Two, 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.
Reservoir Unit Number Two forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Reservoir Unit Number Two this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 4 to 10 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 90°F. Sunday: SE wind 3 to 11 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 90°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Reservoir Unit Number Two this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with SE wind around 4 to 10 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Reservoir Unit Number Two 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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