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Great Baddow Wind Forecast

Essex — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Great Baddow Wind Outlook

Across Great Baddow today, a moderate breeze is in place, enough wind to rustle leaves but nothing problematic.

The extended wind outlook for Great Baddow leans toward gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption as the dominant pattern. Changes in pressure pattern may lead to a temporary strengthening of winds mid-period.

Current Wind

Speed

27.7 km/h

Gusts

42.7 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees217°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
32 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
23 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
27 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
28 km/h
WSW
Mon
8 Jun
27 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
23 km/h
WNW
Wed
10 Jun
39 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
23 km/h
WNW
Fri
12 Jun
24 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
19 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
24 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
18 km/h
SSE
Tue
16 Jun
11 km/h
ESE
Wed
17 Jun
11 km/h
ENE

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Great Baddow. When the guidance becomes mixed, it is usually a regime question first, rather than a single hourly detail.

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 Great Baddow today?

In Great Baddow 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 Great Baddow 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 Great Baddow?

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

Why does Great Baddow 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.