Northern Ireland

Ardarragh Wind Forecast

Newry, Mourne and Down — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Ardarragh Wind Outlook

Ardarragh today carries moderate wind conditions — a gentle to moderate breeze.

The 14-day wind outlook for Ardarragh points towards gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption as the dominant pattern. Changes in pressure pattern may lead to a temporary strengthening of winds mid-period.

Current Wind

Speed

30.2 km/h

Gusts

54.8 km/h

Direction

WNW
Degrees285°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
35 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
32 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
28 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
23 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
28 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
15 km/h
NE
Thu
11 Jun
19 km/h
ESE
Fri
12 Jun
25 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
23 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
9 km/h
SSW
Mon
15 Jun
12 km/h
SSE
Tue
16 Jun
33 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
14 km/h
NNW

Wind & Gust Trend

For Ardarragh, the forecast is best read as a combination of short-range detail and broader regime. The first few days carry the highest timing confidence, while later periods describe direction and pattern.

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 Ardarragh today?

In Ardarragh 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 Ardarragh 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 Ardarragh?

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

Why does Ardarragh 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.