England

Yelvertoft Wind Forecast

Northamptonshire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Yelvertoft Wind Outlook

The wind in Yelvertoft today is running fairly lively, with moderate winds that may affect exposed locations.

The extended wind forecast for Yelvertoft is characterised by moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme through the fortnight. Calmer interludes are likely between more active spells, offering some respite.

Current Wind

Speed

27.7 km/h

Gusts

40.8 km/h

Direction

SSW
Degrees212°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
30 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
22 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
28 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
23 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
35 km/h
S
Tue
9 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
34 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
17 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
32 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
26 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
32 km/h
WNW
Mon
15 Jun
21 km/h
NW
Tue
16 Jun
24 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
21 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

Across England, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.

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 Yelvertoft today?

In Yelvertoft 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 Yelvertoft 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 Yelvertoft?

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

Why does Yelvertoft 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.