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Mellon Charles Wind Forecast

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Mellon Charles Wind Outlook

Mellon Charles today sees fairly lively conditions, moderate winds that may affect exposed locations.

The forecast for winds in Mellon Charles over the next 14 days centres on moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. Night-time winds may be lighter on calmer days, with the wind picking up again through the morning.

Current Wind

Speed

15.5 km/h

Gusts

21.7 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees250°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
28 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
36 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
38 km/h
NNE
Mon
8 Jun
30 km/h
N
Tue
9 Jun
27 km/h
SW
Wed
10 Jun
62 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
48 km/h
SW
Fri
12 Jun
22 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
24 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
36 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
34 km/h
SSW
Tue
16 Jun
51 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
14 km/h
NNW

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 Mellon Charles.

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 Mellon Charles today?

In Mellon Charles 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 Mellon Charles 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 Mellon Charles?

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

Why does Mellon Charles 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.