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Bishopstone Wind Forecast

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Bishopstone Wind Outlook

Bishopstone today sees fairly lively conditions, moderate winds that may affect exposed locations.

The extended wind outlook for Bishopstone leans toward moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme as the dominant pattern. Gusts may exceed sustained speeds on some days, particularly across higher ground and exposed coasts.

Current Wind

Speed

33.5 km/h

Gusts

49.2 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees220°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
41 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
25 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
41 km/h
S
Sun
7 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Mon
8 Jun
32 km/h
SW
Tue
9 Jun
32 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
30 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
26 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
27 km/h
WSW
Sat
13 Jun
29 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
54 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
22 km/h
NW
Tue
16 Jun
26 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
35 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Bishopstone. 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 Bishopstone today?

In Bishopstone today, wind speeds are around 34 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Bishopstone 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 Bishopstone?

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

Why does Bishopstone 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.