Wind forecast Moroe today

Wind in Moroe right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Moroe

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 18 km/h (2 to 11 mph), mostly from the SSW. The strongest gust is 34 km/h (21 mph) at Tue 07:00. Speeds are in km/h with miles per hour underneath. Direction is where the wind comes from.

Seven-day gust outlook

The windiest day of the week is Fri 9/10 with gusts to 50 km/h (31 mph). The calmest is Mon 5/10, gusts to 31 km/h (19 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Moroe

Moroe (Maigh Rua) is an inland town in County Limerick, approximately 24 km from the coast. Wind conditions here are influenced by its position within the county, which is characterised as an inland Shannon county. The prevailing wind direction across Ireland is from the southwest, and this is also the dominant wind direction for County Limerick. As an inland location, Moroe generally experiences lower mean wind speeds compared to coastal areas. County-level data suggests inland mean 10 m wind speeds are approximately 4.5-6 m/s. Gusts, which are short-duration increases in wind speed, will typically exceed the mean wind speed. The Wind Agent provides live wind data, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts to illustrate these dynamics for Moroe.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Moroe largely follows the general climate of County Limerick and Ireland. Winter typically brings stronger winds, including gales, primarily from the southwest. Spring also sees a prevalence of southwesterly winds. As the year progresses into summer, the overall wind speeds tend to be lighter. While coastal areas can experience afternoon sea breezes during summer, Moroe's inland location means this phenomenon is less likely to directly affect the town. Autumn often marks a transition back to stronger wind conditions. The Wind Agent's 7-day gust forecast can indicate short-term deviations from these general seasonal patterns.

Exposure and shelter

Moroe is situated in an inland area of County Limerick, with the Shannon estuary to the west and the Golden Vale to the south. The Ballyhoura hills are also present elsewhere in the county. As an inland location, Moroe benefits from some shelter compared to exposed coastal sites. Local topography, such as buildings and minor terrain features within and immediately surrounding the town, can create localised areas of shelter or funnelling. Wind speeds measured at 10 m above ground level are generally representative of open areas. Higher altitudes, such as 80 m or 120 m, typically experience stronger and more consistent wind speeds due to reduced surface friction. The Wind Agent's data reflects conditions at different heights.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in Moroe. For agriculture, which is a key sector in County Limerick, wind forecasts assist with timing for spraying, silage operations, and general farm management. Building and roofing work in the town can be significantly impacted by wind, particularly gusts, affecting safety and work schedules. Local sports, such as those played on GAA pitches, can be influenced by wind direction and strength. For individuals engaged in walking or other outdoor activities, understanding wind conditions helps in planning. The county's pharma & manufacturing sector and aviation (Shannon) also rely on precise wind data for operational planning, though these are not directly within Moroe.

Near Moroe

Moroe is in Co. Limerick, one of 12 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Shannon Airport (36 km), Shannon Airport EINN (METAR) (36 km) and Gurteen (51 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Glenough Wind Farm, about 31 km away.

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