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Wisconsin River Flowage wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-8kt

    ENE, gusts 13

    High 52°F, rain 29%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    8-11kt

    SE, gusts 18

    High 63°F, rain 10%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    5-9kt

    SSW, gusts 16

    High 69°F, rain 48%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-7kt

    WNW, gusts 12

    High 66°F, rain 20%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-6kt

    NNW, gusts 11

    High 63°F, rain 35%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    5-8kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 63°F, rain 47%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-6kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 64°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 Wisconsin River Flowage

Over the next 7 days on Wisconsin River Flowage, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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.

On a lake the size of Wisconsin River Flowage, 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.

Wisconsin River Flowage forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Wisconsin River Flowage this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 63°F. Sunday: SW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 64°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Wisconsin River Flowage this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 8 to 11 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 Wisconsin River Flowage 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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