Great Hanwood Wind Forecast — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Great Hanwood Wind Outlook

Today in Great Hanwood, expect fairly lively winds with a brisk, noticeable wind through the day.

A pattern of moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme is expected across Great Hanwood over coming days. The overall wind character looks set to remain variable rather than establishing a single steady direction.

Current Wind

Speed

23.8 km/h

Gusts

34.2 km/h

Direction

SW

Degrees231°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu

4 Jun

35 km/h

W

Fri

5 Jun

23 km/h

WSW

Sat

6 Jun

29 km/h

SE

Sun

7 Jun

27 km/h

SW

Mon

8 Jun

34 km/h

S

Tue

9 Jun

30 km/h

WSW

Wed

10 Jun

35 km/h

S

Thu

11 Jun

17 km/h

S

Fri

12 Jun

32 km/h

WSW

Sat

13 Jun

28 km/h

SSE

Sun

14 Jun

34 km/h

NW

Mon

15 Jun

18 km/h

NW

Tue

16 Jun

23 km/h

S

Wed

17 Jun

13 km/h

SSE

Wind & Gust Trend

Forecast context and reference links

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Great Hanwood. When the guidance becomes mixed, it is usually a regime question first, rather than a single hourly detail.

England Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
England for location browsing and regional navigation.

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.

Nearby Cities — Wind

← Great Hanwood Overview

FAQ

How windy is Great Hanwood today?

In Great Hanwood today, wind speeds are around 24 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Great Hanwood 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 Great Hanwood?

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

Why does Great Hanwood 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.