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Woodplumpton Wind Forecast

Lancashire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Woodplumpton Wind Outlook

Today in Woodplumpton, wind conditions are fairly lively — a steady, purposeful breeze.

Looking at the fortnight as a whole, Woodplumpton is in for moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. Winds are expected to vary from day to day through the fortnight.

Current Wind

Speed

27.4 km/h

Gusts

39.7 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees230°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
36 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
30 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
29 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
43 km/h
SSE
Tue
9 Jun
34 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
36 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
17 km/h
SSE
Fri
12 Jun
35 km/h
WSW
Sat
13 Jun
20 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
27 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
25 km/h
SSE
Wed
17 Jun
12 km/h
S

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 Woodplumpton today?

In Woodplumpton 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 Woodplumpton 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 Woodplumpton?

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

Why does Woodplumpton 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.