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Photo: Croatan National Forest, North Carolina - 1989 LOC 97683406 by United States. Forest Service. Southern Region; Geometronics Service Center (U.S.) (Public domain) License
Forest Lake
Lake
2.8(5 reviews)
Rainy today
Weather at Forest Lake
H: 87° L: 66°
Heavy rain
72°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
75%
Humidity
90%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
72°
3 AM
71°
6 AM
71°
9 AM
69°
12 PM
79°
3 PM
86°
6 PM
77°
9 PM
76°
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- Where is Forest Lake?
- Forest Lake is a lake in North Carolina.
- Can you swim at Forest Lake?
- There is no fixed answer for Forest Lake: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Forest Lake in North Carolina. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Forest Lake rated?
- Forest Lake in North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 2.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
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