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Great Bridgeford Wind Forecast

Staffordshire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Great Bridgeford Wind Outlook

Today in Great Bridgeford, the wind picture is one of noticeable conditions, with a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

For the period ahead, winds in Great Bridgeford are likely to remain generally gentle and unlikely to cause any disruption. Exposed locations — including hilltops, coastal headlands and open farmland — will see the strongest gusts.

Current Wind

Speed

26.6 km/h

Gusts

37.8 km/h

Direction

SSW
Degrees213°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
34 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
24 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
26 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
24 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
23 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
42 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
16 km/h
WNW
Fri
12 Jun
30 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
23 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
29 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
15 km/h
SW
Tue
16 Jun
12 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
11 km/h
WNW

Wind & Gust Trend

To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Great Bridgeford.

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 Great Bridgeford today?

In Great Bridgeford today, wind speeds are around 27 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Great Bridgeford 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 Great Bridgeford?

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

Why does Great Bridgeford 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.