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Willaston Wind Forecast

Cheshire East — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Willaston Wind Outlook

In Willaston today, the wind is gentle; a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

For the period ahead, winds in Willaston are likely to remain generally gentle and unlikely to cause any disruption. Winds are expected to vary from day to day through the fortnight.

Current Wind

Speed

28.8 km/h

Gusts

41.0 km/h

Direction

SSW
Degrees212°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
30 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
23 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
29 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
24 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
21 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
37 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
17 km/h
NW
Fri
12 Jun
28 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
25 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
29 km/h
SSW
Mon
15 Jun
15 km/h
SW
Tue
16 Jun
18 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
9 km/h
WNW

Wind & Gust Trend

Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.

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 Willaston today?

In Willaston today, wind speeds are around 29 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Willaston 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 Willaston?

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

Why does Willaston 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.