Scotland

Arnish Wind Forecast

Highland — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Arnish Wind Outlook

Arnish is experiencing noticeable winds today, a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

The extended wind outlook for Arnish leans toward gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption as the dominant pattern. Calmer interludes are likely between more active spells, offering some respite.

Current Wind

Speed

13.3 km/h

Gusts

17.7 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees242°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
21 km/h
S
Fri
5 Jun
28 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
11 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
20 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
15 km/h
SSW
Tue
9 Jun
23 km/h
SSW
Wed
10 Jun
17 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
12 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
25 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
13 km/h
SSW
Mon
15 Jun
13 km/h
S
Tue
16 Jun
30 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
15 km/h
SW

Wind & Gust Trend

When forecasts change between updates, it is commonly driven by small shifts in storm track or blocking position. The links below give stable context that helps you read those changes.

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 Arnish today?

In Arnish today, wind speeds are around 13 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Arnish 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 Arnish?

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

Why does Arnish 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.