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Alton Lake

Reservoir

Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins and other areas.

  • An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins and other areas.
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).

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Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins and other areas.

  • An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins and other areas. NWS Fort Worth TX
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
  • No live water-temperature reading for this spot.

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Weather at Alton Lake

H: 105° L: 82°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
105°
|
Feels like 107°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
30%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
8.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
86°
3 AM
Clear
84°
6 AM
Overcast
83°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
89°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
105°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
104°
6 PM
Sunny
104°
9 PM
Clear
93°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alton Lake?
Alton Lake is a reservoir in Texas.
Can you swim at Alton Lake?
Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins and other areas. Checked August 23, 2026.

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