Northern Ireland

Moorefield Wind Forecast

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Moorefield Wind Outlook

Today in Moorefield, wind conditions are noticeable — a gentle to moderate breeze.

A pattern of gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption is expected across Moorefield over coming days. Those with outdoor plans should check the wind forecast more closely as the relevant day approaches.

Current Wind

Speed

20.2 km/h

Gusts

30.3 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees256°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Fri
5 Jun
22 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
22 km/h
E
Sun
7 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
20 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
19 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
13 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
27 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
29 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
27 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
23 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
26 km/h
SSE
Tue
16 Jun
25 km/h
W
Wed
17 Jun
23 km/h
W
Thu
18 Jun
14 km/h
SE

Wind & Gust Trend

For Moorefield, the forecast is best read as a combination of short-range detail and broader regime. The first few days carry the highest timing confidence, while later periods describe direction and pattern.

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 Moorefield today?

In Moorefield today, wind speeds are around 20 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Moorefield 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 Moorefield?

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

Why does Moorefield 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.