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Demanding this hour because of gusts at 22.6 mph, a 13.8 mph gust spread, and a 9.4 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight.

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Surface 9 mph, gusts 17 mph, and climb band 18 mph for Wednesday, Sep 30, 8:00 PM.

Surface
9 mph
Gust
17 mph
Climb band
18 mph

Wednesday, Sep 30, 8:00 PM

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  • This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
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Surface flowBreezy
GustinessGusty
Thermal bumpLow
Drift turn21°

Surface

9 mph

33 ft · S

Gust spread

9 mph

Gusts 17 mph

Thermal bump

Low

CAPE 10 J/kg / sun 0 W/m2

Climb drift

9 mph

394 ft / S

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8:00 PM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 22.6 mph, a 13.8 mph gust spread, and a 9.4 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (23 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
4 mph – 13 mph
Gust model range
12 mph – 23 mph
Surface wind
9 mph · S
Highest gust input
23 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (179 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
10 mph – 24 mph
Gust speed (spread)
17 mph (+9)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
18 mph · S
Surface-to-flight direction change
8°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 9.4 mph surface-to-flight speed change.

Key takeaways

  • This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight. 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 19 mph, a 11.5 mph gust spread, and a 9.3 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (19 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
4 mph – 11 mph
Gust model range
8 mph – 19 mph
Surface wind
7 mph · S
Highest gust input
19 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (179 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
9 mph – 20 mph
Gust speed (spread)
12 mph (+5)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
17 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
6°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 9.3 mph surface-to-flight speed change.

Key takeaways

  • This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight. 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 gusts at 18.6 mph, a 12.5 mph gust spread, and a 8.6 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (19 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
3 mph – 11 mph
Gust model range
6 mph – 19 mph
Surface wind
6 mph · SSW
Highest gust input
19 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (179 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
8 mph – 20 mph
Gust speed (spread)
10 mph (+4)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
15 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
7°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 8.6 mph surface-to-flight speed change.

Key takeaways

  • This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
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11:00 PM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 17.6 mph and a 11.8 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (18 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
3 mph – 11 mph
Gust model range
3 mph – 18 mph
Surface wind
6 mph · SSW
Highest gust input
18 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (179 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
7 mph – 19 mph
Gust speed (spread)
11 mph (+5)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
13 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
14°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 11.8 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.
12:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 17 mph and a 12.9 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (17 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
1 mph – 11 mph
Gust model range
2 mph – 17 mph
Surface wind
4 mph · SSW
Highest gust input
17 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (179 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
6 mph – 22 mph
Gust speed (spread)
9 mph (+4)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
11 mph · SW
Surface-to-flight direction change
7°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 12.9 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.
1:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 16.3 mph and a 11.6 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (16 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
2 mph – 11 mph
Gust model range
2 mph – 16 mph
Surface wind
5 mph · SSW
Highest gust input
16 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (179 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
4 mph – 27 mph
Gust speed (spread)
9 mph (+4)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
11 mph · SW
Surface-to-flight direction change
19°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 11.6 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.
2:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 19.9 mph and a 15.4 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (20 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
1 mph – 10 mph
Gust model range
4 mph – 20 mph
Surface wind
5 mph · SW
Highest gust input
20 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (179 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
5 mph – 16 mph
Gust speed (spread)
8 mph (+3)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
10 mph · WSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
20°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 15.4 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.
3:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 16.8 mph and a 12.3 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (17 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
1 mph – 10 mph
Gust model range
4 mph – 17 mph
Surface wind
5 mph · SSW
Highest gust input
17 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (179 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
3 mph – 14 mph
Gust speed (spread)
6 mph (+2)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
8 mph · SW
Surface-to-flight direction change
32°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 12.3 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.
4:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 17 mph and a 12 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (17 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
2 mph – 11 mph
Gust model range
4 mph – 17 mph
Surface wind
5 mph · SSE
Highest gust input
17 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (179 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
3 mph – 17 mph
Gust speed (spread)
7 mph (+2)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
7 mph · S
Surface-to-flight direction change
27°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 12 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 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 16.1 mph and a 10.7 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (16 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
2 mph – 9 mph
Gust model range
4 mph – 16 mph
Surface wind
5 mph · SSE
Highest gust input
16 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (179 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
5 mph – 17 mph
Gust speed (spread)
9 mph (+4)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
11 mph · S
Surface-to-flight direction change
15°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 10.7 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.
6:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 15.2 mph and a 9.2 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (15 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
2 mph – 9 mph
Gust model range
7 mph – 15 mph
Surface wind
6 mph · SSE
Highest gust input
15 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (179 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
5 mph – 22 mph
Gust speed (spread)
10 mph (+4)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
13 mph · S
Surface-to-flight direction change
16°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 9.2 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.
7:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 15.2 mph, a 8.4 mph gust spread, and a 9.3 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (15 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
3 mph – 10 mph
Gust model range
9 mph – 15 mph
Surface wind
7 mph · S
Highest gust input
15 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (179 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
6 mph – 23 mph
Gust speed (spread)
12 mph (+5)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
16 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
18°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 9.3 mph surface-to-flight speed change.

Key takeaways

  • This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.

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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.