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Twynholm Wind Forecast

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Twynholm Wind Outlook

Wind conditions in Twynholm today are fairly lively, and a steady, purposeful breeze.

The 14-day wind outlook for Twynholm points towards moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme as the dominant pattern. The wind pattern is closely tied to the overall pressure field, which is expected to remain active.

Current Wind

Speed

40.0 km/h

Gusts

55.5 km/h

Direction

WNW
Degrees284°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
45 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
42 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
32 km/h
E
Sun
7 Jun
40 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
39 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
34 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
32 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
28 km/h
SE
Fri
12 Jun
36 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
41 km/h
SSW
Sun
14 Jun
12 km/h
SSE
Mon
15 Jun
13 km/h
SE
Tue
16 Jun
30 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
16 km/h
W

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Twynholm. 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 Twynholm today?

In Twynholm today, wind speeds are around 40 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Twynholm 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 Twynholm?

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

Why does Twynholm 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.