Northern Ireland

Newport Trench Wind Forecast

Mid-Ulster — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Newport Trench Wind Outlook

In Newport Trench today, wind speeds are moderate, making for a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

The forecast for winds in Newport Trench over the next 14 days centres on gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Night-time winds may be lighter on calmer days, with the wind picking up again through the morning.

Current Wind

Speed

14.0 km/h

Gusts

24.2 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees228°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

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

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Newport Trench. When the guidance becomes mixed, it is usually a regime question first, rather than a single hourly detail.

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 Newport Trench today?

In Newport Trench 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 Newport Trench 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 Newport Trench?

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

Why does Newport Trench 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.