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Greinton Wind Forecast

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Greinton Wind Outlook

Across Greinton today, a fairly lively wind is in evidence, moderate winds that may affect exposed locations.

The 14-day wind signal for Greinton shows moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme across the period. The wind pattern is closely tied to the overall pressure field, which is expected to remain active.

Current Wind

Speed

28.4 km/h

Gusts

37.7 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees238°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
36 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
26 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
44 km/h
SW
Sun
7 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
44 km/h
W
Tue
9 Jun
27 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
34 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
23 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
30 km/h
W
Sat
13 Jun
34 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
44 km/h
W
Mon
15 Jun
22 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
21 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 Greinton today?

In Greinton 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 Greinton 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 Greinton?

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

Why does Greinton 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.