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Whitmore Wind Forecast

Staffordshire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Whitmore Wind Outlook

Today in Whitmore, the wind picture is one of brisk conditions, with a steady, purposeful breeze.

The forecast for winds in Whitmore over the next 14 days centres on moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. Onshore winds along the coast will contribute a maritime influence on days when winds are from the west.

Current Wind

Speed

23.4 km/h

Gusts

34.1 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees218°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
24 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
29 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
27 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
35 km/h
SSE
Tue
9 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
35 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
16 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
32 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
28 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
34 km/h
NW
Mon
15 Jun
22 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
26 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
18 km/h
SE

Wind & Gust Trend

To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Whitmore.

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 Whitmore today?

In Whitmore today, wind speeds are around 23 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Whitmore 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 Whitmore?

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

Why does Whitmore 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.