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Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 5 and 24 km/h (3 to 15 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 43 km/h (27 mph) at Mon 13:00. Speeds are in km/h with miles per hour underneath. Direction is where the wind comes from.

Seven-day gust outlook

The windiest day of the week is Fri 9/10 with gusts to 53 km/h (33 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 20 km/h (12 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Blackrock

Blackrock, situated on the coast in County Louth, experiences wind patterns influenced by its proximity to the Irish Sea. The county's dominant wind direction is from the south-west. Coastal areas in County Louth generally experience mean 10-metre wind speeds of approximately 4.5 to 6 metres per second. Gusts, which are short, sudden increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean wind speed and are a significant factor in coastal conditions. The wind here contributes to the local climate, with variations throughout the year. The town's coastal location means it is more exposed to wind than inland areas, and the interaction between land and sea can create specific local wind phenomena, particularly during warmer months.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Blackrock generally follows that of the wider region. Winter typically brings stronger winds, often associated with westerly gales from Atlantic depressions. However, the east coast of Ireland, where Blackrock is located, can be partly sheltered from these strong westerly flows. Spring may see more easterly winds, which are a distinctive pattern for the Irish Sea. During summer, a sea breeze effect is common on clear, warm afternoons. This phenomenon can increase wind speeds near the coast by 2 to 4 metres per second and shift the wind direction to be more onshore. These seasonal shifts are important for understanding the typical wind conditions in Blackrock throughout the year.

Exposure and shelter

Blackrock is a coastal town, approximately 1 kilometre from the coastline, meaning it is generally more exposed to wind than inland locations. The degree of exposure can vary depending on the local topography and the direction of the wind. While the town is coastal, specific local features can offer some shelter or enhance wind effects. For example, any local buildings or terrain features can create areas of shelter in their lee, or, conversely, channel wind, leading to localised increases in speed. The general exposure of the coast means that wind speeds can be higher than those observed further inland in County Louth, where mean 10-metre wind speeds are approximately 3.5 to 5 metres per second.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind information is relevant for several activities in and around Blackrock. For the agriculture sector in County Louth, knowing wind speed and direction is important for tasks such as spraying and timing silage cuts. Building and roofing work in the area also benefits from accurate wind forecasts, particularly concerning gust strength. Given Blackrock's coastal location, those involved in sea uses, such as recreational boating or fishing, rely on wind data for planning and operational safety. Nearby facilities like Dundalk Golf Club and Carlingford Marina also find wind information useful for their respective activities. The wind also impacts general outdoor activities like walking and sports on GAA pitches.

Near Blackrock

Blackrock is in Co. Louth, one of 10 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Dunsany (53 km), Dublin Airport (60 km) and Dublin Airport EIDW (METAR) (61 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Slieve Rushen Wind Farm, about 91 km away.

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