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DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 18.1 mph and a 9.6 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

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Surface 9 mph, gusts 14 mph, and climb band 15 mph for Thursday, Oct 1, 7:00 AM.

Surface
9 mph
Gust
14 mph
Climb band
15 mph

Thursday, Oct 1, 7:00 AM

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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.
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Surface flowLight
GustinessSteady
Thermal bumpLow
Drift turn1°

Surface

9 mph

33 ft · W

Gust spread

5 mph

Gusts 14 mph

Thermal bump

Low

CAPE 144 J/kg / sun 0 W/m2

Climb drift

6 mph

394 ft / W

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7:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 18.1 mph and a 9.6 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
6 mph – 11 mph
Gust model range
9 mph – 18 mph
Surface wind
9 mph · W
Highest gust input
18 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (80 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
8 mph – 19 mph
Gust speed (spread)
14 mph (+5)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
15 mph · W
Surface-to-flight direction change
0°
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 9.6 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.
8:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 17.5 mph and a 9.3 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
5 mph – 11 mph
Gust model range
9 mph – 17 mph
Surface wind
8 mph · W
Highest gust input
17 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (80 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
8 mph – 18 mph
Gust speed (spread)
13 mph (+5)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
14 mph · W
Surface-to-flight direction change
1°
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 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.
9:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 20.8 mph and a 12.2 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (21 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
6 mph – 11 mph
Gust model range
10 mph – 21 mph
Surface wind
9 mph · W
Highest gust input
21 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (80 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
9 mph – 17 mph
Gust speed (spread)
15 mph (+6)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
13 mph · W
Surface-to-flight direction change
2°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 12.2 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.
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10:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 23.9 mph and a 14 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (24 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
7 mph – 15 mph
Gust model range
14 mph – 24 mph
Surface wind
10 mph · W
Highest gust input
24 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (80 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
9 mph – 20 mph
Gust speed (spread)
17 mph (+7)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
14 mph · W
Surface-to-flight direction change
0°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 14 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.
11:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 22.7 mph and a 12.2 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

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

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
8 mph – 13 mph
Gust model range
15 mph – 23 mph
Surface wind
10 mph · WSW
Highest gust input
23 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (80 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
9 mph – 18 mph
Gust speed (spread)
19 mph (+8)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
14 mph · W
Surface-to-flight direction change
1°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 12.2 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.
12:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 21.5 mph and a 10.9 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (21 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
8 mph – 12 mph
Gust model range
17 mph – 21 mph
Surface wind
11 mph · WSW
Highest gust input
21 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (80 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
9 mph – 17 mph
Gust speed (spread)
19 mph (+8)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
14 mph · WSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
1°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 10.9 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 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 22.1 mph and a 10.9 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (22 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
9 mph – 13 mph
Gust model range
18 mph – 22 mph
Surface wind
11 mph · WSW
Highest gust input
22 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (80 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
10 mph – 18 mph
Gust speed (spread)
20 mph (+9)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
15 mph · WSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
1°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 10.9 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.
2:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 22.6 mph and a 11 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

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

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
10 mph – 13 mph
Gust model range
19 mph – 23 mph
Surface wind
12 mph · WSW
Highest gust input
23 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (80 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
11 mph – 18 mph
Gust speed (spread)
21 mph (+9)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
16 mph · WSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
1°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 11 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 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 24.6 mph and a 11.5 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (25 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
11 mph – 15 mph
Gust model range
19 mph – 25 mph
Surface wind
13 mph · WSW
Highest gust input
25 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (80 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
12 mph – 20 mph
Gust speed (spread)
22 mph (+9)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
17 mph · WSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
0°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 11.5 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 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 25.5 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 (25 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
12 mph – 15 mph
Gust model range
19 mph – 25 mph
Surface wind
13 mph · WSW
Highest gust input
25 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (80 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
13 mph – 21 mph
Gust speed (spread)
22 mph (+9)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
18 mph · WSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
1°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs

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.
5:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 26.4 mph and a 13.2 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (26 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
11 mph – 15 mph
Gust model range
20 mph – 26 mph
Surface wind
13 mph · WSW
Highest gust input
26 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (80 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
13 mph – 23 mph
Gust speed (spread)
23 mph (+10)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
18 mph · WSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
1°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 13.2 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.
6:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 23.9 mph and a 12.1 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (24 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
10 mph – 14 mph
Gust model range
19 mph – 24 mph
Surface wind
12 mph · SW
Highest gust input
24 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (80 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
11 mph – 20 mph
Gust speed (spread)
21 mph (+9)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
17 mph · WSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
1°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 7 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 12.1 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.

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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.