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Badluchrach Wind Forecast

Highland — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Badluchrach Wind Outlook

Badluchrach is experiencing still winds today, largely still conditions.

The coming 14 days see the wind pattern for Badluchrach trending towards calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight. Gusts may exceed sustained speeds on some days, particularly across higher ground and exposed coasts.

Current Wind

Speed

15.5 km/h

Gusts

21.6 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees239°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
23 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
34 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
10 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
24 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
20 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Wed
10 Jun
27 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
22 km/h
WSW
Fri
12 Jun
32 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
30 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
19 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
16 km/h
S
Tue
16 Jun
43 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
24 km/h
WSW

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 Badluchrach today?

In Badluchrach today, wind speeds are around 16 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Badluchrach 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 Badluchrach?

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

Why does Badluchrach 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.