Northern Ireland

Rathsherry Wind Forecast

Mid and East Antrim — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Rathsherry Wind Outlook

In Rathsherry today, the wind is noticeable, with enough movement to rustle leaves but nothing problematic.

The extended wind outlook for Rathsherry leans toward gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption as the dominant pattern. Night-time winds may be lighter on calmer days, with the wind picking up again through the morning.

Current Wind

Speed

14.4 km/h

Gusts

22.4 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees221°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Fri
5 Jun
27 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
22 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
24 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
16 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
22 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
12 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
28 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
30 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
33 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
22 km/h
SSW
Mon
15 Jun
26 km/h
SSE
Tue
16 Jun
28 km/h
W
Wed
17 Jun
23 km/h
W
Thu
18 Jun
13 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Rathsherry.

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 Rathsherry today?

In Rathsherry today, wind speeds are around 14 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Rathsherry 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 Rathsherry?

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

Why does Rathsherry 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.