Know Where the Wind is Headed—With Precision You Can Trust
Understanding wind direction is crucial for maintaining situational awareness, effective tactical planning, and accurate environmental monitoring. Kestrel wind direction meters deliver accurate, real-time directional data for professionals who can’t afford guesswork—whether you're managing a wildfire line, conducting environmental surveys, shooting long-range, or coordinating outdoor events.
Built for rugged, real-world use, Kestrel devices are compact, waterproof, and drop-tested for reliability in harsh conditions. Whether handheld or mounted with a vane kit, these instruments provide 360-degree directional readings that are fast, responsive, and easy to interpret—even in rapidly changing weather conditions.
Many Kestrel meters also integrate wind direction with other environmental data such as speed, temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure, offering a full atmospheric profile in one device. Paired with the Kestrel LiNK® app, users can log and share wind direction trends in real time for better forecasting and strategic decision-making.
When your operations depend on understanding the wind, Kestrel delivers precision tools trusted by fire crews, military teams, researchers, and field professionals worldwide. Explore our wind direction meters and equip yourself with the situational clarity needed to work smarter and safer in any environment.
-
![]()
Kestrel 3550FW Fire Weather MeterThe newest and most affordable fire weather meter is now more capable and connected. The 3550FW has all the original features and comprehensive weather monitoring capabilities of the benchmark Kestrel 3000 plus a digital compass for wind direction, LiNK Bluetooth® wireless connectivity for remote viewing and instantaneous sharing of weather data from a mobile device, and a coin cell battery to get started right out of the box.
Easily share and send detailed weather reports with GPS location via text and email with the free Kestrel app.
Learn More$239.00 -
![]()
Kestrel 3550AG Weather Meter for Spray ApplicationsAvoid spray drift and maximize application results with this portable and connected handheld weather meter. Off-target pesticide drift can not only cause damage to nearby vulnerable crops but also pose a serious threat to people, livestock, wildlife, and the surrounding community.
Farmers put themselves and their operations at risk every time they spray a field without documenting the wind speed and environmental conditions. The 3550AG with Bluetooth Connectivity makes it easy to instantly capture and log accurate, field-level weather data with just one click.
Learn More$239.00 -
![]()
Kestrel 5500AG Agriculture Weather MeterWith stewardship a MUST for this growing season, field measurements are critical during spraying applications. The 5500AG weather meter provides complete measurement capabilities for compliance and drift management. Dicamba users and trainers have turned to Kestrel instruments, a brand recognized for superior quality, accuracy, and support. The Kestrel 5500AG is your comprehensive meter for environmental condition monitoring and recordkeeping in the field or on the farm. Measurements include wind speed, direction, temperature, relative humidity, THI, and Delta T -- an additional measurement to aid spraying applications.
Learn More$389.00 -
![]()
Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter ProThe all-in-one hand-held belt weather kit replacement, including every critical weather measurement, PIG, and FDFM. Measure, log, track trends and expand capabilities with the free Kestrel LiNK App (LiNK model only).
Learn More$389.00 -
![]()
Kestrel 5400 WBGT Heat Stress Tracker (HST) & Weather MeterThe Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker is the most user-friendly WBGT meter on the market. Detect unsafe heat-related conditions.
Learn More$549.00
