Northern Ireland

Drumaroad Wind Forecast

Newry, Mourne and Down — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Drumaroad Wind Outlook

Today in Drumaroad, wind conditions are moderate — enough wind to rustle leaves but nothing problematic.

The extended wind forecast for Drumaroad is characterised by gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption through the fortnight. The direction of the wind is expected to shift at times as weather systems move through.

Current Wind

Speed

28.4 km/h

Gusts

54.9 km/h

Direction

WNW
Degrees283°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
31 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
23 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
26 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
27 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
21 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
12 km/h
NE
Thu
11 Jun
18 km/h
SE
Fri
12 Jun
23 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
24 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
10 km/h
SSW
Mon
15 Jun
12 km/h
SSE
Tue
16 Jun
32 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
17 km/h
NW

Wind & Gust Trend

For Drumaroad, 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 Drumaroad today?

In Drumaroad today, wind speeds are around 28 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Drumaroad 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 Drumaroad?

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

Why does Drumaroad 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.