Northern Ireland

Ballsmill Wind Forecast

Newry, Mourne and Down — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Ballsmill Wind Outlook

In Ballsmill today, a gentle wind is the defining feature, a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

The forecast for winds in Ballsmill over the next 14 days centres on 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

25.2 km/h

Gusts

40.7 km/h

Direction

WNW
Degrees285°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
32 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
21 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
28 km/h
E
Sun
7 Jun
29 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
23 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
13 km/h
NE
Thu
11 Jun
20 km/h
SE
Fri
12 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
24 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
8 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
14 km/h
SSE
Tue
16 Jun
32 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
15 km/h
NNW

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 Ballsmill today?

In Ballsmill today, wind speeds are around 25 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Ballsmill 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 Ballsmill?

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

Why does Ballsmill 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.