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KPHKilometers per hour
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DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 17 mph and a 11.9 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

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Surface 5 mph, gusts 17 mph, and climb band 8 mph for Thursday, Oct 1, 4:00 PM.

Surface
5 mph
Gust
17 mph
Climb band
8 mph

Thursday, Oct 1, 4:00 PM

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Forecast confidence: Low

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  • This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
Current detailsShow
Surface flowCalm
GustinessVery gusty
Thermal bumpBuilding
Drift turn3°

Surface

5 mph

33 ft · NE

Gust spread

12 mph

Gusts 17 mph

Thermal bump

Building

CAPE 640 J/kg / sun 383 W/m2

Climb drift

2 mph

394 ft / NE

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4:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 17 mph and a 11.9 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Gust model range
17 mph – 17 mph
Surface wind
5 mph · NE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (864 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
8 mph – 8 mph
Gust speed (spread)
17 mph (+12)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
8 mph · NE
Surface-to-flight direction change
2°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 11.9 mph gust spread.

Key takeaways

  • This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
5:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of a 8.8 mph gust spread and a strong-convection indicator. This major weather signal may create rapid changes around takeoff, low-level flight, or landing.

At least one forecast input indicates strong convection.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
1 mph – 1 mph
Gust model range
10 mph – 10 mph
Surface wind
1 mph · E
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (864 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
3 mph – 3 mph
Gust speed (spread)
10 mph (+9)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
3 mph · ENE
Surface-to-flight direction change
30°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a strong-convection indicator.

Key takeaways

  • This major weather signal may create rapid changes around takeoff, low-level flight, or landing. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
6:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of a strong-convection indicator. This major weather signal may create rapid changes around takeoff, low-level flight, or landing.

At least one forecast input indicates strong convection.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
0 mph – 0 mph
Gust model range
3 mph – 3 mph
Surface wind
0 mph · NE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (864 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
2 mph – 2 mph
Gust speed (spread)
3 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
2 mph · ENE
Surface-to-flight direction change
20°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a strong-convection indicator.

Key takeaways

  • This major weather signal may create rapid changes around takeoff, low-level flight, or landing. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
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7:00 PM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of a strong-convection indicator. This major weather signal may create rapid changes around takeoff, low-level flight, or landing.

At least one forecast input indicates strong convection.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
1 mph – 1 mph
Gust model range
2 mph – 2 mph
Surface wind
1 mph · ENE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (864 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
1 mph – 1 mph
Gust speed (spread)
2 mph (+1)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
1 mph · NNE
Surface-to-flight direction change
41°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a strong-convection indicator.

Key takeaways

  • This major weather signal may create rapid changes around takeoff, low-level flight, or landing. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
8:00 PM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 16.5 mph, a 6.5 mph gust spread, and a strong-convection indicator. This major weather signal may create rapid changes around takeoff, low-level flight, or landing.

At least one forecast input indicates strong convection.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
10 mph – 10 mph
Gust model range
17 mph – 17 mph
Surface wind
10 mph · SSW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (864 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
16 mph – 16 mph
Gust speed (spread)
17 mph (+7)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
16 mph · SW
Surface-to-flight direction change
4°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a strong-convection indicator.

Key takeaways

  • This major weather signal may create rapid changes around takeoff, low-level flight, or landing. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
9:00 PM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 17.9 mph and a 16.1 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
2 mph – 2 mph
Gust model range
18 mph – 18 mph
Surface wind
2 mph · SW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (864 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
6 mph – 6 mph
Gust speed (spread)
18 mph (+16)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
6 mph · SW
Surface-to-flight direction change
4°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 16.1 mph gust spread.

Key takeaways

  • This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
10:00 PM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of a 3.7 mph gust spread, estimated building thermal activity with strength unknown, a 40° surface-to-flight direction change, and a precipitation indicator. Precipitation may change visibility, surface handling, and the character of the air.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
3 mph – 3 mph
Gust model range
7 mph – 7 mph
Surface wind
3 mph · ESE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (864 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
6 mph – 6 mph
Gust speed (spread)
7 mph (+4)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
6 mph · SSE
Surface-to-flight direction change
40°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

Three ACTIVE factors combine: a 3.7 mph gust spread, estimated building thermal activity with strength unknown, a 40° surface-to-flight direction change, and a precipitation indicator.

Key takeaways

  • Precipitation may change visibility, surface handling, and the character of the air. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
11:00 PM
Dark

Active this hour because of a 3.8 mph gust spread and a 47° surface-to-flight direction change. The direction change may alter drift and wind alignment between launch and the flight layer.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
2 mph – 2 mph
Gust model range
6 mph – 6 mph
Surface wind
2 mph · ESE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (864 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Gust speed (spread)
6 mph (+4)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
5 mph · SSE
Surface-to-flight direction change
47°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

Wind direction changes 47° between the surface and the forecast flight layer.

Key takeaways

  • The direction change may alter drift and wind alignment between launch and the flight layer. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Newer pilots may prefer instructor guidance or a calmer window.
12:00 AM
Dark

Active this hour because of a 3.1 mph gust spread and a 44° surface-to-flight direction change. The direction change may alter drift and wind alignment between launch and the flight layer.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
2 mph – 2 mph
Gust model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Surface wind
2 mph · E
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (864 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
6 mph – 6 mph
Gust speed (spread)
5 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
6 mph · SE
Surface-to-flight direction change
44°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

Wind direction changes 44° between the surface and the forecast flight layer.

Key takeaways

  • The direction change may alter drift and wind alignment between launch and the flight layer. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Newer pilots may prefer instructor guidance or a calmer window.
1:00 AM
Dark

Active this hour because of a 51° surface-to-flight direction change. The direction change may alter drift and wind alignment between launch and the flight layer.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
2 mph – 2 mph
Gust model range
4 mph – 4 mph
Surface wind
2 mph · E
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (864 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Gust speed (spread)
4 mph (+2)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
5 mph · SSE
Surface-to-flight direction change
51°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

Wind direction changes 51° between the surface and the forecast flight layer.

Key takeaways

  • The direction change may alter drift and wind alignment between launch and the flight layer. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Newer pilots may prefer instructor guidance or a calmer window.
2:00 AM
Dark

Active this hour because of a 42° surface-to-flight direction change. The direction change may alter drift and wind alignment between launch and the flight layer.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
3 mph – 3 mph
Gust model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Surface wind
3 mph · ENE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (864 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Gust speed (spread)
5 mph (+2)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
5 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
42°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

Wind direction changes 42° between the surface and the forecast flight layer.

Key takeaways

  • The direction change may alter drift and wind alignment between launch and the flight layer. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Newer pilots may prefer instructor guidance or a calmer window.
3:00 AM
Dark

Active this hour because of a 35° surface-to-flight direction change. The direction change may alter drift and wind alignment between launch and the flight layer.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
3 mph – 3 mph
Gust model range
6 mph – 6 mph
Surface wind
3 mph · ENE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (864 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
6 mph – 6 mph
Gust speed (spread)
6 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
6 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
35°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

Wind direction changes 35° between the surface and the forecast flight layer.

Key takeaways

  • The direction change may alter drift and wind alignment between launch and the flight layer. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Newer pilots may prefer instructor guidance or a calmer window.

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How this read is built

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SourcesUp to 12
MethodRobust consensus
ScoringTakeoff-focused

The forecast combines up to 12 current inputs using an outlier-resistant consensus; the exact source count can vary by hour. Dedicated gust-front and terrain-specific rotor feeds remain unavailable. Treat this as a takeoff, climb, drift, and thermal-texture read. The paramotor score weights rain, surface wind, gusts, and daytime bumpiness more than absolute wind direction. It does not know your field obstacles, runway length, or local rotor. Open-Meteo Best Match can overlap the named models, so input counts do not imply independent evidence. Missing data remains unavailable; model ranges, ambiguous directions, and hazards from a minority of inputs remain visible.