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Hatfield Broad Oak Wind Forecast

Essex — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Hatfield Broad Oak Wind Outlook

Across Hatfield Broad Oak today, a brisk wind is in evidence, moderate winds that may affect exposed locations.

The extended wind outlook for Hatfield Broad Oak leans toward moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme as the dominant pattern. Those with outdoor plans should check the wind forecast more closely as the relevant day approaches.

Current Wind

Speed

26.6 km/h

Gusts

41.7 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees217°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
22 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
29 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Mon
8 Jun
34 km/h
SSW
Tue
9 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
31 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
23 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
24 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
27 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
40 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
19 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
26 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
27 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

Across England, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.

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 Hatfield Broad Oak today?

In Hatfield Broad Oak 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 Hatfield Broad Oak 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 Hatfield Broad Oak?

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

Why does Hatfield Broad Oak 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.