Northern Ireland

Scotch Town Wind Forecast

Fermanagh and Omagh — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Scotch Town Wind Outlook

In Scotch Town today, the wind is moderate; a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

Over the coming fortnight, winds in Scotch Town are expected to bring gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Changes in pressure pattern may lead to a temporary strengthening of winds mid-period.

Current Wind

Speed

14.8 km/h

Gusts

17.1 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees219°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Fri
5 Jun
18 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
18 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
23 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
19 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
21 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
21 km/h
ESE
Thu
11 Jun
17 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
18 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
26 km/h
ESE
Sun
14 Jun
22 km/h
WNW
Mon
15 Jun
26 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
22 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
13 km/h
SW
Thu
18 Jun
18 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 Scotch Town today?

In Scotch Town today, wind speeds are around 15 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Scotch Town 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 Scotch Town?

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

Why does Scotch Town 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.