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Bowers Gifford Wind Forecast

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Bowers Gifford Wind Outlook

Bowers Gifford today sees moderate conditions, a gentle to moderate breeze.

A pattern of gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption is expected across Bowers Gifford over coming days. Changes in pressure pattern may lead to a temporary strengthening of winds mid-period.

Current Wind

Speed

28.1 km/h

Gusts

42.2 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees219°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
33 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
23 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
30 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Mon
8 Jun
25 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
22 km/h
WNW
Wed
10 Jun
39 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
23 km/h
NW
Fri
12 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
22 km/h
ESE
Sun
14 Jun
25 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
19 km/h
SSE
Tue
16 Jun
11 km/h
SE
Wed
17 Jun
13 km/h
E

Wind & Gust Trend

To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Bowers Gifford.

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 Bowers Gifford today?

In Bowers Gifford 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 Bowers Gifford 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 Bowers Gifford?

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

Why does Bowers Gifford 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.