Northern Ireland

Stranagalwilly Wind Forecast

Derry and Strabane — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Stranagalwilly Wind Outlook

In Stranagalwilly today, wind speeds are gentle, making for a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

Across the next fortnight, the wind story for Stranagalwilly is one of gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Winds will be most noticeable when funnelled through valleys or around urban areas.

Current Wind

Speed

16.2 km/h

Gusts

19.6 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees226°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Fri
5 Jun
19 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
16 km/h
NE
Sun
7 Jun
22 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
19 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
21 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
10 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
20 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
19 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
21 km/h
SSE
Tue
16 Jun
22 km/h
WNW
Wed
17 Jun
22 km/h
W
Thu
18 Jun
11 km/h
SSE

Wind & Gust Trend

Across Northern Ireland, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.

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 Stranagalwilly today?

In Stranagalwilly today, wind speeds are around 16 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Stranagalwilly 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 Stranagalwilly?

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

Why does Stranagalwilly 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.