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Hesket Newmarket Wind Forecast

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Hesket Newmarket Wind Outlook

Today in Hesket Newmarket, the wind picture is one of fairly lively conditions, with a steady, purposeful breeze.

A pattern of moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme is expected across Hesket Newmarket over coming days. Onshore winds along the coast will contribute a maritime influence on days when winds are from the west.

Current Wind

Speed

25.6 km/h

Gusts

34.8 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees223°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
35 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
32 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
21 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
31 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
35 km/h
SSE
Tue
9 Jun
37 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
35 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
17 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
45 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
13 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
26 km/h
N
Mon
15 Jun
21 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
20 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
11 km/h
SW

Wind & Gust Trend

For Hesket Newmarket, the forecast is best read as a combination of short-range detail and broader regime. The first few days carry the highest timing confidence, while later periods describe direction and pattern.

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 Hesket Newmarket today?

In Hesket Newmarket today, wind speeds are around 26 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Hesket Newmarket 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 Hesket Newmarket?

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

Why does Hesket Newmarket 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.