Northern Ireland

Ballyneaner Wind Forecast

Derry and Strabane — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Ballyneaner Wind Outlook

The wind in Ballyneaner today is running moderate, with a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

Looking further ahead, the wind regime for Ballyneaner remains broadly one of gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. The direction of the wind is expected to shift at times as weather systems move through.

Current Wind

Speed

17.3 km/h

Gusts

19.9 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees224°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

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

In Ballyneaner today, wind speeds are around 17 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Ballyneaner 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 Ballyneaner?

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

Why does Ballyneaner 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.