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Willaston Wind Forecast

Cheshire West and Chester — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Willaston Wind Outlook

In Willaston today, the wind is still; negligible wind.

For the period ahead, winds in Willaston are likely to follow a theme of calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight. Winds are expected to vary from day to day through the fortnight.

Current Wind

Speed

22.0 km/h

Gusts

32.9 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees221°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
30 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
27 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
28 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
20 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
36 km/h
SSE
Tue
9 Jun
29 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
32 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
16 km/h
SSE
Fri
12 Jun
28 km/h
WSW
Sat
13 Jun
19 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
33 km/h
NNW
Mon
15 Jun
23 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
21 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
13 km/h
SSE

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Willaston. 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 Willaston today?

In Willaston today, wind speeds are around 22 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.