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Altanduin Wind Forecast

Highland — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Altanduin Wind Outlook

In Altanduin today, the wind is still; negligible wind.

Over the next two weeks, wind conditions across Altanduin are shaped by calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight. Night-time winds may be lighter on calmer days, with the wind picking up again through the morning.

Current Wind

Speed

14.8 km/h

Gusts

19.4 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees269°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
14 km/h
WNW
Fri
5 Jun
29 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
30 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
26 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
21 km/h
N
Tue
9 Jun
32 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
27 km/h
SE
Thu
11 Jun
35 km/h
SW
Fri
12 Jun
42 km/h
SSE
Sat
13 Jun
28 km/h
SSW
Sun
14 Jun
24 km/h
N
Mon
15 Jun
28 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
16 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
11 km/h
W

Wind & Gust Trend

Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.

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 Altanduin today?

In Altanduin today, wind speeds are around 15 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Altanduin 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 Altanduin?

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

Why does Altanduin 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.