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Thomas Hill Reservoir wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-5kt

    S, gusts 9

    High 77°F, rain 2%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    3-6kt

    S, gusts 12

    High 74°F, rain 5%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-9kt

    S, gusts 17

    High 78°F, rain 10%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-8kt

    SW, gusts 15

    High 80°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    4-6kt

    SE, gusts 12

    High 77°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    4-6kt

    SSE, gusts 13

    High 73°F, rain 42%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-5kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 73°F, rain 24%

    Use caution

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 Thomas Hill

Over the next 7 days on Thomas Hill Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 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.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Thursday, Friday. 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 Thomas Hill, 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.

Thomas Hill Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Thomas Hill Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 73°F. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 73°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Thomas Hill Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with S wind around 4 to 9 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 Thomas Hill Reservoir 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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