Northern Ireland

Scardans Wind Forecast

Fermanagh and Omagh — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Scardans Wind Outlook

The wind in Scardans today is noticeable, with enough wind to rustle leaves but nothing problematic.

The extended wind forecast for Scardans is characterised by gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption through the fortnight. The overall wind character looks set to remain variable rather than establishing a single steady direction.

Current Wind

Speed

15.8 km/h

Gusts

19.1 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees216°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Fri
5 Jun
19 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
13 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
20 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
19 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
21 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
17 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
18 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
20 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
25 km/h
W
Mon
15 Jun
28 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
15 km/h
SW
Thu
18 Jun
15 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

Across Northern Ireland, 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 Scardans today?

In Scardans today, wind speeds are around 16 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Scardans 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 Scardans?

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

Why does Scardans 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.