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KPHKilometers per hour
KnotsAviation wind read
m/sMeters per second

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DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 22.1 mph and a strong-convection indicator. This major weather signal may create rapid changes around takeoff, low-level flight, or landing.

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Surface 19 mph, gusts 22 mph, and climb band 21 mph for Thursday, Oct 1, 8:00 AM.

Surface
19 mph
Gust
22 mph
Climb band
21 mph

Thursday, Oct 1, 8:00 AM

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DEMANDING

Forecast confidence: Low

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  • 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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Surface flowWindy
GustinessSteady
Thermal bumpBuilding
Drift turn0°

Surface

19 mph

33 ft · SSE

Gust spread

3 mph

Gusts 22 mph

Thermal bump

Building

CAPE 2,370 J/kg / sun 15 W/m2

Climb drift

2 mph

394 ft / SSE

South Padre Island city beachesDEMANDING Right now

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8:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 22.1 mph 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
19 mph – 19 mph
Gust model range
22 mph – 22 mph
Surface wind
19 mph · SSE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
21 mph – 21 mph
Gust speed (spread)
22 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
21 mph · SSE
Surface-to-flight direction change
5°
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.
9:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 22.6 mph 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
18 mph – 18 mph
Gust model range
23 mph – 23 mph
Surface wind
18 mph · SSE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
24 mph – 24 mph
Gust speed (spread)
23 mph (+4)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
24 mph · SSE
Surface-to-flight direction change
12°
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.
10:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 24.6 mph 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
22 mph – 22 mph
Gust model range
25 mph – 25 mph
Surface wind
22 mph · SSE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
23 mph – 23 mph
Gust speed (spread)
25 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
23 mph · SSE
Surface-to-flight direction change
2°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (active 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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11:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 24.4 mph 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
20 mph – 20 mph
Gust model range
24 mph – 24 mph
Surface wind
20 mph · SE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
25 mph – 25 mph
Gust speed (spread)
24 mph (+4)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
25 mph · SSE
Surface-to-flight direction change
9°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (active 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.
12:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 27.5 mph 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
24 mph – 24 mph
Gust model range
28 mph – 28 mph
Surface wind
24 mph · SSE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
24 mph – 24 mph
Gust speed (spread)
28 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
24 mph · SSE
Surface-to-flight direction change
6°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (active 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.
1:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 27.3 mph 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
24 mph – 24 mph
Gust model range
27 mph – 27 mph
Surface wind
24 mph · SE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
24 mph – 24 mph
Gust speed (spread)
27 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
24 mph · SSE
Surface-to-flight direction change
8°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (active 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.
2:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 27.3 mph 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
24 mph – 24 mph
Gust model range
27 mph – 27 mph
Surface wind
24 mph · SSE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
23 mph – 23 mph
Gust speed (spread)
27 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
23 mph · SSE
Surface-to-flight direction change
3°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (active 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.
3:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 26.6 mph 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
23 mph – 23 mph
Gust model range
27 mph – 27 mph
Surface wind
23 mph · SSE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
23 mph – 23 mph
Gust speed (spread)
27 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
23 mph · SE
Surface-to-flight direction change
4°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (active 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.
4:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 24.9 mph 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
22 mph – 22 mph
Gust model range
25 mph – 25 mph
Surface wind
22 mph · SE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
23 mph – 23 mph
Gust speed (spread)
25 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
23 mph · SE
Surface-to-flight direction change
1°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (active 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.
5:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 25.7 mph 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
23 mph – 23 mph
Gust model range
26 mph – 26 mph
Surface wind
23 mph · SE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
21 mph – 21 mph
Gust speed (spread)
26 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
21 mph · SE
Surface-to-flight direction change
0°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (active 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 gusts at 27.5 mph 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
24 mph – 24 mph
Gust model range
28 mph – 28 mph
Surface wind
24 mph · SE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
20 mph – 20 mph
Gust speed (spread)
28 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
20 mph · SE
Surface-to-flight direction change
0°
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.
7:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 29.1 mph 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
25 mph – 25 mph
Gust model range
29 mph – 29 mph
Surface wind
25 mph · SE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
20 mph – 20 mph
Gust speed (spread)
29 mph (+4)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
20 mph · SE
Surface-to-flight direction change
3°
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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Model notes

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.