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Hugh Town Wind Forecast

Isles of Scilly — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Hugh Town Wind Outlook

In Hugh Town today, wind speeds are strong, making for strong winds that could cause minor disruption.

For the period ahead, winds in Hugh Town are likely to follow a theme of strong winds on several days, with the potential for disruption at times. Those with outdoor plans should check the wind forecast more closely as the relevant day approaches.

Current Wind

Speed

51.8 km/h

Gusts

73.7 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees265°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
56 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
62 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
68 km/h
WNW
Sun
7 Jun
36 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
53 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
36 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
53 km/h
W
Thu
11 Jun
54 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
45 km/h
WSW
Sat
13 Jun
74 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
69 km/h
WNW
Mon
15 Jun
30 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
45 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
43 km/h
W

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Hugh Town. 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 Hugh Town today?

In Hugh Town today, wind speeds are around 52 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Hugh Town 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 Hugh Town?

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

Why does Hugh Town 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.