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Slaggyford Wind Forecast

Northumberland — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Slaggyford Wind Outlook

In Slaggyford today, winds are moderate, with a steady, purposeful breeze.

The extended wind outlook for Slaggyford leans toward moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme as the dominant pattern. The overall wind character looks set to remain variable rather than establishing a single steady direction.

Current Wind

Speed

21.2 km/h

Gusts

41.5 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees216°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
28 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
23 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
30 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
33 km/h
SSE
Tue
9 Jun
36 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
35 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
22 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
42 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
13 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
27 km/h
N
Mon
15 Jun
20 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
22 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
13 km/h
SW

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 Slaggyford today?

In Slaggyford today, wind speeds are around 21 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Slaggyford 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 Slaggyford?

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

Why does Slaggyford 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.