Northern Ireland

Ballyhornan Wind Forecast

Newry, Mourne and Down — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Ballyhornan Wind Outlook

Today in Ballyhornan, wind conditions are brisk — a brisk, noticeable wind.

Across the period ahead, Ballyhornan is set for moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. Onshore winds along the coast will contribute a maritime influence on days when winds are from the west.

Current Wind

Speed

33.5 km/h

Gusts

50.8 km/h

Direction

WNW
Degrees286°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
37 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
34 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
37 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
39 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
27 km/h
NW
Tue
9 Jun
29 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
22 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
36 km/h
SE
Fri
12 Jun
38 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Sun
14 Jun
9 km/h
ENE
Mon
15 Jun
16 km/h
SSE
Tue
16 Jun
32 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
26 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 Ballyhornan today?

In Ballyhornan today, wind speeds are around 34 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Ballyhornan 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 Ballyhornan?

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

Why does Ballyhornan 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.