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Upper Hardres Wind Forecast

Kent — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Upper Hardres Wind Outlook

A moderate wind characterises Upper Hardres today, with a steady, purposeful breeze.

The extended wind forecast for Upper Hardres is characterised by moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme through the fortnight. The overall wind character looks set to remain variable rather than establishing a single steady direction.

Current Wind

Speed

33.1 km/h

Gusts

51.8 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees221°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

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

Wind & Gust Trend

When forecasts change between updates, it is commonly driven by small shifts in storm track or blocking position. The links below give stable context that helps you read those changes.

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 Upper Hardres today?

In Upper Hardres today, wind speeds are around 33 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Upper Hardres 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 Upper Hardres?

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

Why does Upper Hardres 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.