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Hill Top Wind Forecast

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Hill Top Wind Outlook

In Hill Top today, the wind is moderate; enough wind to rustle leaves but nothing problematic.

For the period ahead, winds in Hill Top are likely to remain generally gentle and unlikely to cause any disruption. Gusts may exceed sustained speeds on some days, particularly across higher ground and exposed coasts.

Current Wind

Speed

22.3 km/h

Gusts

30.3 km/h

Direction

SSW
Degrees212°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
28 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
23 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
17 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
20 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
30 km/h
SSE
Tue
9 Jun
28 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
27 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
14 km/h
SSE
Fri
12 Jun
29 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
15 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
27 km/h
NNW
Mon
15 Jun
21 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
18 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
13 km/h
SSE

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 Hill Top today?

In Hill Top today, wind speeds are around 22 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Hill Top 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 Hill Top?

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

Why does Hill Top 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.