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Durston Wind Forecast

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Durston Wind Outlook

Today in Durston, wind conditions are still — negligible wind.

The extended wind outlook for Durston leans toward calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight as the dominant pattern. Onshore winds along the coast will contribute a maritime influence on days when winds are from the west.

Current Wind

Speed

30.6 km/h

Gusts

43.7 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees227°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
38 km/h
WNW
Fri
5 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
43 km/h
S
Sun
7 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
26 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
21 km/h
WNW
Wed
10 Jun
41 km/h
WSW
Thu
11 Jun
15 km/h
SW
Fri
12 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
25 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
22 km/h
S
Tue
16 Jun
11 km/h
WSW
Wed
17 Jun
13 km/h
SSW

Wind & Gust Trend

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

In Durston today, wind speeds are around 31 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Durston 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 Durston?

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

Why does Durston 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.