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Watson Prairie can be found on the Rochelle USGS quad topo map. Watson Prairie is a lake in Alachua County in the state of Florida. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 29.5333, -82.1645 and the altitude is 66 feet (20 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Watson Prairie should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Watson Prairie are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 29.5333
Longitude: -82.1645
Elevation: 66 ft (20 m)
Locator Map - Watson Prairie
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 88°F - Low: 69°F
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Mostly sunny in the morning...then partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Monday:
High: 87°F - Low: 70°F
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Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 20 to 25 mph shifting to the southeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
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Tuesday:
High: 86°F - Low: 70°F
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Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the morning...then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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Wednesday:
High: 90°F - Low: 70°F
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Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
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Thursday:
High: 91°F - Low: 69°F
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Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
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Friday:
High: 90°F - Low: 70°F
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Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
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Saturday:
High: 86°F - Low: --°F
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Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
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