The Open Championship 2024 weather update: High pressure gust expected during round 1 at Royal Troon

The first round of the Open Championship 2024 is currently being held on Thursday, July 18 at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. As per the latest weather update, high-pressure gust is expected during the first round of the tournament.

According to Accuweather, the weather on Thursday will be cloudy and breezy with a brief shower or two in between. The wind gusts will flow at 21.7 mph in the morning to 25.5 mph in the afternoon and will lead to a challenging play.

The probability of precipitation will be 55% in the morning and will decrease to 25% in the afternoon. Humidity will be high throughout the first round. Here is the Thursday weather report for the Open Championship, as per Accuweather:

Morning:

• Temperature: 17°C (62.6°F)
• Weather: Cloudy and breezy with a brief shower or two
• Wind: SSE 19 km/h (11.8 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 35 km/h (21.7 mph)
• Humidity: 80%
• Probability of Precipitation: 55%
• Precipitation: 1.9 mm (0.07 inches)
• Cloud Cover: 87%
• Visibility: 6 km (3.7 miles)

Afternoon:

• Temperature: 18°C (64.4°F)
• Weather: Cloudy and breezy
• Wind: S 22 km/h (13.7 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 41 km/h (25.5 mph)
• Humidity: 80%
• Probability of Precipitation: 25%
• Precipitation: 0.0 mm
• Cloud Cover: 100%
• Visibility: 4 km (2.5 miles)

Evening:

• Temperature: 16°C (60.8°F)
• Weather: Mostly cloudy
• Wind: SSE 13 km/h (8.1 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 32 km/h (19.9 mph)
• Humidity: 86%
• Probability of Precipitation: 25%
• Precipitation: 0.0 mm
• Cloud Cover: 100%
• Visibility: 4 km (2.5 miles)

Overnight:

• Temperature: 15°C (59°F)
• Weather: Mostly cloudy
• Wind: SSE 11 km/h (6.8 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 28 km/h (17.4 mph)
• Humidity: 89%
• Probability of Precipitation: 25%
• Precipitation: 0.0 mm
• Cloud Cover: 100%
• Visibility: 4 km (2.5 miles)

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Weather report for the Open Championship 2024 after the first round

The weather in the second round of the Open Championship 2024 will be similar to the first round. The wind gusts will flow in the range from 22 mph to 25 mph throughout the day. Humidity will be high and the weather will be mostly cloudy and breezy.

The third round of the 152nd Open has a high chance of rain. The probability of precipitation in the afternoon is 90%. The weather in the fourth round will be more similar to the first two rounds.

Here is the Friday to Sunday weather report for the Open Championship 2024, as per Accuweather:

July 19:

Morning:

• Temperature: 19°C (66.2°F)
• Weather: Mostly cloudy and breezy
• Wind: S 22 km/h (13.7 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 41 km/h (25.5 mph)
• Humidity: 84%
• Probability of Precipitation: 25%
• Precipitation: 0.0 mm
• Cloud Cover: 100%
• Visibility: 4 km (2.5 miles)

Afternoon:

• Temperature: 21°C (69.8°F)
• Weather: Mostly cloudy and breezy
• Wind: SSW 26 km/h (16.2 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 41 km/h (25.5 mph)
• Humidity: 71%
• Probability of Precipitation: 25%
• Precipitation: 0.0 mm
• Cloud Cover: 94%
• Visibility: 5 km (3.1 miles)

Evening:

• Temperature: 17°C (62.6°F)
• Weather: Cloudy
• Wind: S 20 km/h (12.4 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 37 km/h (22.9 mph)
• Humidity: 83%
• Probability of Precipitation: 25%
• Precipitation: 0.0 mm
• Cloud Cover: 96%
• Visibility: 4 km (2.5 miles)

Overnight:

• Temperature: 15°C (59°F)
• Weather: Cloudy with a couple of showers
• Wind: S 15 km/h (9.3 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 37 km/h (22.9 mph)
• Humidity: 90%
• Probability of Precipitation: 67%
• Precipitation: 1.9 mm (0.07 inches)
• Cloud Cover: 100%
• Visibility: 4 km (2.5 miles)

July 20:

• Morning:
• Temperature: 16°C (60.8°F)
• Weather: Cloudy
• Wind: ESE 11 km/h (6.8 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 24 km/h (14.9 mph)
• Humidity: 89%
• Probability of Precipitation: 25%
• Precipitation: 0.0 mm
• Cloud Cover: 100%
• Visibility: 5 km (3.1 miles)

Afternoon:

• Temperature: 17°C (62.6°F)
• Weather: Cloudy with a couple of showers
• Wind: SW 9 km/h (5.6 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 28 km/h (17.4 mph)
• Humidity: 87%
• Probability of Precipitation: 90%
• Precipitation: 7.6 mm (0.3 inches)
• Cloud Cover: 100%
• Visibility: 3 km (1.9 miles)

Evening:

• Temperature: 13°C (55.4°F)
• Weather: Occasional rain and drizzle
• Wind: WNW 19 km/h (11.8 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 35 km/h (21.7 mph)
• Humidity: 84%
• Probability of Precipitation: 71%
• Precipitation: 1.5 mm (0.06 inches)
• Cloud Cover: 76%
• Visibility: 5 km (3.1 miles)

Overnight:

• Temperature: 11°C (51.8°F)
• Weather: Mostly cloudy with a shower in spots
• Wind: W 20 km/h (12.4 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 32 km/h (19.9 mph)
• Humidity: 88%
• Probability of Precipitation: 43%
• Precipitation: 0.4 mm (0.02 inches)
• Cloud Cover: 44%
• Visibility: 6 km (3.7 miles)

July 21:

Morning:

• Temperature: 16°C (60.8°F)
• Weather: Partly sunny and windy with a shower in spots
• Wind: W 28 km/h (17.4 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 41 km/h (25.5 mph)
• Humidity: 75%
• Probability of Precipitation: 56%
• Precipitation: 0.9 mm (0.04 inches)
• Cloud Cover: 77%
• Visibility: 7 km (4.3 miles)

Afternoon:

• Temperature: 17°C (62.6°F)
• Weather: Partly sunny and breezy
• Wind: W 26 km/h (16.2 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 39 km/h (24.2 mph)
• Humidity: 65%
• Probability of Precipitation: 25%
• Precipitation: 0.0 mm
• Cloud Cover: 47%
• Visibility: 10 km (6.2 miles)

Evening:

• Temperature: 14°C (57.2°F)
• Weather: Partly cloudy
• Wind: WSW 17 km/h (10.6 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 22 km/h (13.7 mph)
• Humidity: 77%
• Probability of Precipitation: 25%
• Precipitation: 0.0 mm
• Cloud Cover: 73%
• Visibility: 5 km (3.1 miles)

Overnight:

• Temperature: 12°C (53.6°F)
• Weather: Cloudy with a couple of showers
• Wind: SW 15 km/h (9.3 mph)
• Wind Gusts: 22 km/h (13.7 mph)
• Humidity: 88%
• Probability of Precipitation: 68%
• Precipitation: 2.1 mm (0.08 inches)
• Cloud Cover: 91%
• Visibility: 4 km (2.5 miles)