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Colney Heath Wind Forecast

Hertfordshire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Colney Heath Wind Outlook

Today in Colney Heath, the wind picture is one of gentle conditions, with a gentle to moderate breeze.

Looking ahead over the next 14 days, the wind pattern for Colney Heath suggests gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Changes in pressure pattern may lead to a temporary strengthening of winds mid-period.

Current Wind

Speed

28.4 km/h

Gusts

42.0 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees217°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
23 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
28 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
29 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
25 km/h
W
Tue
9 Jun
23 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
37 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
22 km/h
WNW
Fri
12 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
20 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
13 km/h
SW
Tue
16 Jun
13 km/h
N
Wed
17 Jun
9 km/h
WNW

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 Colney Heath.

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 Colney Heath today?

In Colney Heath 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 Colney Heath 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 Colney Heath?

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

Why does Colney Heath 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.