Lake Mead Wind & Boating Forecast
Coordinates: 36.0160°N, -114.7370°W • Source: National Weather Service API
⚠ Active National Weather Service Alert
High Wind Warning issued October 11 at 4:15AM PDT until October 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...The Colorado River Valley including Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Lake Havasu, Needles, Laughlin, and Bullhead City. Mohave County, southern and northeastern Clark County, the Spring Mountains, and the Sheep Range. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Expect dangerous boating conditions for all water craft on area lakes.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 10:37PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, including the following areas, Hualapai Mountains, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead - AZ side, Lake Mohave - AZ side, Northwest Deserts and Northwest Plateau, southeast California, including the following areas, Cadiz Basin, Death Valley National Park, Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley and Western Mojave Desert, and Nevada, including the following areas, Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lake Mead - NV side, Lake Mohave - NV side, Las Vegas Valley, Lincoln County, Northeast Clark County, Sheep Range, Southern Clark County, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Incoming tropical moisture will lead to widespread shower and thunderstorm activity, some of which may cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Can I Launch Today? Boat Type Safety Overview
Kayak & SUP
No_goCheck wind before launching.
Bass Boats & Skiffs
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Pontoons & Bowriders
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Personal Watercraft
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Daysailers & Dinghies
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Hourly Boating Conditions & Wind Speed
Next 24 hours at Lake Mead • Updated 5:22 PM UTC
| Time | Weather | Temp | Wind Speed | Gusts | Direction | Boating Risk |
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5:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Patchy Blowing Dust | 69°F | 33 mph | 33 mph | SSE | Dangerous Wind |
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6:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Patchy Blowing Dust | 66°F | 37 mph | 37 mph | S | Dangerous Wind |
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7:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Patchy Blowing Dust | 66°F | 31 mph | 31 mph | S | Dangerous Wind |
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8:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Patchy Blowing Dust | 72°F | 30 mph | 30 mph | S | Dangerous Wind |
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9:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms ⚡ | 67°F | 28 mph | 28 mph | S | Thunderstorms |
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10:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms ⚡ | 68°F | 25 mph | 25 mph | S | Thunderstorms |
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11:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms ⚡ | 68°F | 25 mph | 25 mph | S | Thunderstorms |
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12:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms ⚡ | 65°F | 23 mph | 23 mph | S | Thunderstorms |
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1:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms ⚡ | 68°F | 23 mph | 23 mph | S | Thunderstorms |
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2:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Mostly Cloudy | 70°F | 22 mph | 22 mph | S | Dangerous Wind |
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3:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Mostly Cloudy | 72°F | 17 mph | 17 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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4:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Mostly Cloudy | 73°F | 17 mph | 17 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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5:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Cloudy | 73°F | 17 mph | 17 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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6:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Cloudy | 74°F | 16 mph | 16 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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7:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Cloudy | 73°F | 15 mph | 15 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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8:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Cloudy | 73°F | 15 mph | 15 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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9:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Cloudy | 73°F | 15 mph | 15 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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10:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Cloudy | 72°F | 15 mph | 15 mph | SSE | Caution (Chop) |
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11:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Rain Showers | 72°F | 15 mph | 15 mph | SSE | Caution (Chop) |
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12:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Mostly Cloudy | 72°F | 14 mph | 14 mph | SSE | Caution (Chop) |
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1:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Sunny | 69°F | 16 mph | 16 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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2:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Mostly Sunny | 68°F | 15 mph | 15 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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3:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Mostly Sunny | 67°F | 15 mph | 15 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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4:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Mostly Sunny | 63°F | 17 mph | 17 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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5:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Rain Showers | 63°F | 17 mph | 17 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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6:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms ⚡ | 63°F | 17 mph | 17 mph | S | Thunderstorms |
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7:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms ⚡ | 62°F | 17 mph | 17 mph | S | Thunderstorms |
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8:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms ⚡ | 62°F | 17 mph | 17 mph | S | Thunderstorms |
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9:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms ⚡ | 67°F | 16 mph | 16 mph | S | Thunderstorms |
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10:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Sunny | 63°F | 16 mph | 16 mph | S | Caution (Chop) |
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11:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms ⚡ | 64°F | 14 mph | 14 mph | S | Thunderstorms |
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12:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Scattered Rain Showers | 65°F | 13 mph | 13 mph | SSW | Favorable |
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1:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Scattered Rain Showers | 64°F | 10 mph | 10 mph | SSW | Favorable |
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2:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Scattered Rain Showers | 65°F | 9 mph | 9 mph | SSW | Favorable |
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3:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Scattered Rain Showers | 66°F | 8 mph | 8 mph | S | Favorable |
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4:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Scattered Rain Showers | 67°F | 8 mph | 8 mph | S | Favorable |
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5:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Scattered Rain Showers | 67°F | 8 mph | 8 mph | S | Favorable |
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6:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Scattered Rain Showers | 67°F | 8 mph | 8 mph | S | Favorable |
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7:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Scattered Rain Showers | 67°F | 8 mph | 8 mph | S | Favorable |
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8:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Scattered Rain Showers | 67°F | 7 mph | 7 mph | S | Favorable |
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9:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Scattered Rain Showers | 66°F | 7 mph | 7 mph | S | Favorable |
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10:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Scattered Rain Showers | 65°F | 7 mph | 7 mph | S | Favorable |
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11:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Scattered Rain Showers | 64°F | 6 mph | 6 mph | S | Favorable |
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12:00 PM Tue, Oct 13
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Mostly Clear | 63°F | 6 mph | 6 mph | S | Favorable |
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1:00 PM Tue, Oct 13
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Sunny | 62°F | 6 mph | 6 mph | S | Favorable |
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2:00 PM Tue, Oct 13
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Sunny | 60°F | 7 mph | 7 mph | S | Favorable |
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3:00 PM Tue, Oct 13
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Sunny | 59°F | 7 mph | 7 mph | S | Favorable |
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4:00 PM Tue, Oct 13
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Sunny | 58°F | 6 mph | 6 mph | SSW | Favorable |
Lake Weather & Wave Safety Rules
Understanding Reservoir Fetch
A 15 mph wind blowing across a sheltered 200-yard cove is calm, but the same 15 mph wind blowing over a 5-mile open stretch ("fetch") creates steep, short-period waves that easily swamp small vessels or capsize canoes. Always plan your return route along the upwind shore.
The 30/30 Lightning Rule
Water conducts electricity. If the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is less than 30 seconds, the storm is within 6 miles. Get off the open water immediately and seek shelter in a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunderclap before launching again.
Pontoon Windage & Docking
Pontoon boats have tall, flat aluminum fencing and large Bimini tops that act as sails. In crosswinds over 15 mph, docking requires a slow approach against the wind and plenty of fenders to protect neighboring hulls from getting pinned.