Northern Ireland

Millisle Wind Forecast

Ards and North Down — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Millisle Wind Outlook

Today in Millisle, wind conditions are fairly lively — a steady, purposeful breeze.

Over the next two weeks, wind conditions across Millisle are shaped by moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. Changes in pressure pattern may lead to a temporary strengthening of winds mid-period.

Current Wind

Speed

29.9 km/h

Gusts

42.5 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees262°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Fri
5 Jun
32 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
32 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
37 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
20 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
25 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
22 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
37 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
38 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
38 km/h
SSW
Sun
14 Jun
27 km/h
SSW
Mon
15 Jun
51 km/h
S
Tue
16 Jun
27 km/h
W
Wed
17 Jun
30 km/h
W
Thu
18 Jun
22 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.

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 Millisle today?

In Millisle today, wind speeds are around 30 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Millisle 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 Millisle?

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

Why does Millisle 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.