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Montacute Wind Forecast

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Montacute Wind Outlook

Montacute today sees moderate conditions, a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

The 14-day wind outlook for Montacute points towards gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption as the dominant pattern. Lighter wind days are likely to coincide with higher pressure and more settled conditions.

Current Wind

Speed

29.5 km/h

Gusts

45.2 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees242°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
34 km/h
WNW
Fri
5 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
38 km/h
S
Sun
7 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
22 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
20 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
41 km/h
WSW
Thu
11 Jun
18 km/h
SSE
Fri
12 Jun
27 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
23 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
29 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
21 km/h
S
Tue
16 Jun
9 km/h
NNE
Wed
17 Jun
8 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

When forecasts change between updates, it is commonly driven by small shifts in storm track or blocking position. The links below give stable context that helps you read those changes.

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 Montacute today?

In Montacute today, wind speeds are around 30 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Montacute 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 Montacute?

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

Why does Montacute 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.