Wind forecast Waringstown today

Wind in Waringstown right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Waringstown

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 2 and 23 km/h (1 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 44 km/h (27 mph) at Mon 13:00. 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 47 km/h (29 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 18 km/h (11 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Waringstown

Waringstown, located in County Down, experiences a wind climate influenced by its inland position, approximately 32 km from the coast. While the county as a whole is subject to Atlantic weather systems, Waringstown generally sees lower mean wind speeds compared to coastal areas. County Down's coastal mean 10 m wind is roughly 5.5-7.5 m/s, with inland areas like Waringstown typically experiencing around 4-5.5 m/s. Gusts will exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during periods of strong synoptic flow. The prevailing wind direction in County Down is southwesterly, which is likely to be a dominant influence in Waringstown as well, bringing the strongest winds during winter months.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Waringstown, consistent with much of Ireland, shows stronger winds during the winter months. This is primarily due to the increased frequency and intensity of Atlantic depressions tracking across the country. Southwesterly and north-westerly winds are noted as bringing the strongest conditions to County Down in winter. Conversely, summer typically brings lighter winds. While coastal areas can experience sea breezes on warm afternoons, Waringstown's inland location means this effect is less pronounced. Wind speeds generally decrease from late spring through summer, before gradually increasing again into autumn and peaking in winter.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town, Waringstown benefits from some shelter compared to the exposed coastline of County Down. While the county's coastal areas face the Irish Sea and the North Channel, Waringstown is situated further inland. Local topography, including buildings and minor terrain features, will provide microclimatic variations in wind exposure, creating areas of shelter or funnelling effects. Strong funnelled easterlies and westerly gusts are noted elsewhere in the county, particularly in the Mourne passes and the Ards peninsula, but these specific effects are less likely to directly impact Waringstown due to its location. General exposure to prevailing winds will be higher in open areas compared to built-up or vegetated locations.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind forecasts are valuable for several activities in and around Waringstown. For the agri-food sector, wind conditions are critical for operations such as spraying, silage timing, and managing livestock. Strong winds can affect building and roofing projects, requiring careful planning. For general outdoor activities, including walking or local sports on GAA pitches, understanding wind speed and direction helps in planning and comfort. While Waringstown is not coastal, those involved in sailing and marine leisure elsewhere in County Down, particularly on Lough Neagh approximately 20 km away, rely on wind data for planning. Wind chill is also a factor to consider, especially in colder, windier conditions.

Near Waringstown

Waringstown is in Co. Down, one of 37 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (25 km), George Best Belfast City Airport EGAC (METAR) (34 km) and Ballyhaise (78 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Altahullion Wind Farm, about 67 km away.

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