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Walter F. George Lake wind forecast

Walter F. George Lake, Alabama
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7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-8kt

    NE, gusts 15

    High 75°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-4kt

    NE, gusts 11

    High 77°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    5-7kt

    NE, gusts 14

    High 77°F, rain 1%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-9kt

    NE, gusts 16

    High 77°F, rain 2%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-7kt

    ENE, gusts 15

    High 79°F, rain 0%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-7kt

    E, gusts 14

    High 79°F, rain 20%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    1-5kt

    ESE, gusts 12

    High 79°F, rain 35%

    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 Walter F. George

Over the next 7 days on Walter F. George Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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.

Walter F. George 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.

Walter F. George Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Walter F. George Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: E wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 79°F. Sunday: ESE wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 79°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Walter F. George Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with NE 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 Walter F. George 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.

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