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Wrea Green Wind Forecast

Lancashire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Wrea Green Wind Outlook

In Wrea Green today, the wind is moderate; a steady, purposeful breeze.

A pattern of moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme is expected across Wrea Green over coming days. Winds will be most noticeable when funnelled through valleys or around urban areas.

Current Wind

Speed

32.4 km/h

Gusts

50.5 km/h

Direction

SSW
Degrees212°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
42 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
37 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
34 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
30 km/h
W
Tue
9 Jun
27 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
42 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
34 km/h
WNW
Fri
12 Jun
33 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
22 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
21 km/h
SW
Tue
16 Jun
17 km/h
NW
Wed
17 Jun
13 km/h
W

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 Wrea Green today?

In Wrea Green today, wind speeds are around 32 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Wrea Green 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 Wrea Green?

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

Why does Wrea Green 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.