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Typically wind direction and wind speed. However if you use the technical definition of velocity (speed and direction) then wind velocity and it's acceleration are most important. For example, it's great to know that the wind is blowing at 5 knots NE, but if it's steadily increasing, and veering to the south that's important to know too.
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