Lake Wind Advisory for Damaging, Strong Winds Issued for Eastern US This Weekend [NWS]

A lake wind advisory for damaging, strong winds has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for the Eastern United States this coming weekend. The weather service issues this type of advisory when windy conditions over area lakes and their surroundings become hazardous for boats, recreational activities, and even the public.

The "windy" US weekend weather forecast has been issued amid the major winter storms raging across the country, as well as the deadly severe weather in the Southeast US that killed at least five people. It can be recalled that a monster storm system triggered a tornado outbreak in parts of the Gulf Coast and southeastern US, causing widespread damage and disruption.

Winter Storm Forecast

Earlier this week, the US weather agency issued a forecast that major winter storms involving two systems will occur across the Lower 48 states. As of Friday, January 12, the cross-country winter storm has brought relatively colder temperatures, heavy snow, and strong winds.

The latest NWS winter storm forecast shows that these winter weather hazards may also continue from the mid-Missouri Valley, Midwest, and to the Great Lakes regions through Saturday, January 13.

Meanwhile, dangerous frigid temperatures are likely across the across the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains regions also through the coming weekend.

Also Read: Wind Advisory Issued for Most of Mid-State as Line of Storms Move Through Tennessee and Kentucky

Lake Wind Advisory

Amid the multi-weather hazards, dangerous and disruptive winds are looming across the Eastern US, prompting the weather agency to issue a lake wind advisory and "wind advisory" as well. The threat includes strong winds with the potential to cause the overflow of lakes and result in immediate flooding. Individuals within or near area lakes are also at risk.

The lake wind advisory for this weekend include an alert for Lake Moultrie in South Carolina, where Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots with wind gusts of up to 25 knots, as well as one to two feet waves are expected. The immediate areas affected by potential lake breezes include the city of Goose Creek and town of Moncks Corner.

Aside from South Carolina, related wind advisories are also in effect in parts of southeast Missouri, eastern Texas, eastern Oklahoma, North Carolina, and northwest Florida, and other states below. This is based on the US weather map provided by the NWS as of Friday:

•  New York
•  Pennsylvania
•  Ohio
•  Indiana
•  Illinois
•  West Virginia
•  Virginia
•  Kentucky
•  Tennessee
•  Arkansas
•  Louisiana
•  Mississippi
•  Alabama
•  Georgia

Lake Wind Threat Measures

The NWS warned that small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will be vulnerable to capsizing caused by strong winds and large waves on the lake. The weather service also advises the public to remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

In addition, the US weather authorities reminded that precautionary measures include checking lake conditions before heading out and being prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights.

Furthermore, the meteorologists recommend postponing one's boating activities on the lake and moving it to a day with less or weaker wind.

Related Article: Southeast Severe Weather: Severe Storms, Heavy Rain May Continue Throughout the Weekend Following Deaths of Four People