Wind forecast

Forecasting wind direction is fairly simple if you know where high and low pressure systems are and when fronts will be moving through. Forecasting wind speed can be a little more challenging because there are more factors involved in determining the strength of the wind. Wind is usually stronger above the surface, so a meteorologist must figure out if that stronger wind will reach the ground. If it does, the wind will be stronger than one would usually forecast. Most Kansans would consider it a windy day if wind speeds exceed 20 or 30 mph.