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Lake Forest

Reservoir

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas.

  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas.
  • Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas.

  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas. NWS Houston/Galveston TX
  • Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. NOAA buoy MGPT2, as of Aug 22, 8:48 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
88°F
31°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy MGPT2 (39.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:48 AM UTC.

Weather at Lake Forest

H: 102° L: 76°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
80°
|
Feels like 86°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
90%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Cloudy
84°
3 AM
Overcast
81°
6 AM
Cloudy
79°
9 AM
Sunny
84°
12 PM
Overcast
95°
3 PM
Sunny
102°
6 PM
Light rain shower
95°
9 PM
Light rain shower
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Forest?
Lake Forest is a reservoir in Texas.
What is the water temperature at Lake Forest?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Lake Forest in Texas is 88°F (31°C), measured by NOAA buoy MGPT2, 39.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Lake Forest?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas. Checked August 22, 2026.

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