Scotland

Kintessack Wind Forecast

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Kintessack Wind Outlook

Kintessack today carries noticeable wind conditions — a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

The extended wind forecast for Kintessack is characterised by gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption through the fortnight. The direction of the wind is expected to shift at times as weather systems move through.

Current Wind

Speed

8.3 km/h

Gusts

12.6 km/h

Direction

WNW
Degrees287°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
26 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
33 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
26 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
19 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
10 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
28 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
21 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
20 km/h
ESE
Fri
12 Jun
17 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Sun
14 Jun
17 km/h
ESE
Mon
15 Jun
9 km/h
NNE
Tue
16 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Wed
17 Jun
22 km/h
ESE

Wind & Gust Trend

For Kintessack, the forecast is best read as a combination of short-range detail and broader regime. The first few days carry the highest timing confidence, while later periods describe direction and pattern.

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 Kintessack today?

In Kintessack today, wind speeds are around 8 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Kintessack 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 Kintessack?

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

Why does Kintessack 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.