Northern Ireland

Ballinderry Upper Wind Forecast

Lisburn and Castlereagh — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Ballinderry Upper Wind Outlook

In Ballinderry Upper today, wind speeds are gentle, making for a gentle to moderate breeze.

Across the period ahead, Ballinderry Upper is set for gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Onshore winds along the coast will contribute a maritime influence on days when winds are from the west.

Current Wind

Speed

21.6 km/h

Gusts

35.2 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees262°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

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

Wind & Gust Trend

When forecasts change between updates, it is commonly driven by small shifts in storm track or blocking position. The links below give stable context that helps you read those changes.

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 Ballinderry Upper today?

In Ballinderry Upper today, wind speeds are around 22 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Ballinderry Upper 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 Ballinderry Upper?

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

Why does Ballinderry Upper 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.