The Rock Wind Forecast
Derry and Strabane — Speed, Gusts & Direction
The Rock Wind Outlook
Today in The Rock, expect noticeable winds with enough wind to rustle leaves but nothing problematic through the day.
Over the coming fortnight, winds in The Rock are expected to bring gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Confidence in the precise wind speeds beyond day five decreases in line with extended forecast uncertainty.
Current Wind
Speed
Gusts
Direction
Today’s Hourly Wind
14-Day Wind
Wind & Gust Trend
Forecast context and reference links
For The Rock, 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.
- Northern Ireland Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
- UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
- Northern Ireland for location browsing and regional navigation.
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
- UK Weather Patterns
- UK Seasonal Weather
- UK Weather Hazards
- UK Weather Safety
- UK Jet Stream
- UK Microclimates
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 The Rock today?
In The Rock today, wind speeds are around 18 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.
What are the wind gusts in The Rock 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 The Rock?
Wind direction can shift with passing systems. The wind section shows direction and changes over time, which can affect feel and exposure.
Why does The Rock 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.