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Podington Wind Forecast

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Podington Wind Outlook

In Podington today, wind speeds are moderate, making for moderate winds that may affect exposed locations.

The 14-day wind signal for Podington shows moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme across the period. Night-time winds may be lighter on calmer days, with the wind picking up again through the morning.

Current Wind

Speed

27.0 km/h

Gusts

39.2 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees214°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
32 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
22 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
26 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
38 km/h
S
Tue
9 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
34 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
18 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
26 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
30 km/h
W
Mon
15 Jun
23 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
24 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Podington. When the guidance becomes mixed, it is usually a regime question first, rather than a single hourly detail.

How to interpret confidence

For how forecast reliability changes with lead time, see Forecast Confidence. For transparency on how WeatherEngland sources and updates data, see Methodology.

Background guides

Glossary support

Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Pressure Gradient, Isobar, Gust, Wind Direction, Depression, and Anticyclone.

FAQ

How windy is Podington today?

In Podington today, wind speeds are around 27 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Podington today?

Gusts are brief peaks above the sustained wind. Use the wind panel to compare sustained speed versus gust potential through the day.

What wind direction is forecast for Podington?

Wind direction can shift with passing systems. The wind section shows direction and changes over time, which can affect feel and exposure.

Why does Podington feel windier at times?

Wind is driven by pressure differences. Stronger gradients and showery/frontal weather typically produce more frequent gusts.

What is the difference between wind and gusts?

Wind is the sustained speed; gusts are short-lived surges that can be significantly higher, particularly in unstable or frontal conditions.