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Blackrod Wind Forecast

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Blackrod Wind Outlook

In Blackrod today, the wind is moderate; enough wind to rustle leaves but nothing problematic.

Over the next two weeks, wind conditions across Blackrod are shaped by gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Lighter wind days are likely to coincide with higher pressure and more settled conditions.

Current Wind

Speed

22.7 km/h

Gusts

40.2 km/h

Direction

SSW
Degrees211°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
26 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
25 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
20 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
36 km/h
SSE
Tue
9 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
31 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
14 km/h
SSE
Fri
12 Jun
29 km/h
WSW
Sat
13 Jun
19 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
26 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
24 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
22 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
11 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.

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 Blackrod today?

In Blackrod today, wind speeds are around 23 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Blackrod 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 Blackrod?

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

Why does Blackrod 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.