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Kirby Cross Wind Forecast

Essex — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Kirby Cross Wind Outlook

Today in Kirby Cross, expect fresh winds with fresh, blustery conditions through the day.

Across the next fortnight, the wind story for Kirby Cross is one of fresh and at times blustery winds across the period. Night-time winds may be lighter on calmer days, with the wind picking up again through the morning.

Current Wind

Speed

39.2 km/h

Gusts

56.8 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees217°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
41 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
43 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
38 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
40 km/h
SSW
Tue
9 Jun
33 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
34 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
18 km/h
SSE
Fri
12 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
34 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
63 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
30 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
35 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
46 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.

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 Kirby Cross today?

In Kirby Cross today, wind speeds are around 39 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Kirby Cross 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 Kirby Cross?

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

Why does Kirby Cross 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.