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Badenscallie Wind Forecast

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Badenscallie Wind Outlook

In Badenscallie today, the breeze is moderate, with a brisk, noticeable wind for those outdoors.

The 14-day wind outlook for Badenscallie 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

11.9 km/h

Gusts

16.0 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees246°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
24 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
35 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
30 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
30 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
20 km/h
N
Tue
9 Jun
32 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
18 km/h
E
Thu
11 Jun
32 km/h
SW
Fri
12 Jun
53 km/h
SE
Sat
13 Jun
35 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
18 km/h
NNW
Mon
15 Jun
26 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
21 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
18 km/h
WSW

Wind & Gust Trend

To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Badenscallie.

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 Badenscallie today?

In Badenscallie today, wind speeds are around 12 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Badenscallie 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 Badenscallie?

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

Why does Badenscallie 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.