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DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 75.4 mph, a 55.2 mph gust spread, and a 15.8 mph surface-to-flight speed change. These gusts can increase workload during takeoff, low-level flight, and landing.

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Surface 20 mph, gusts 48 mph, and climb band 36 mph for Thursday, Oct 1, 10:00 AM.

Surface
20 mph
Gust
48 mph
Climb band
36 mph

Thursday, Oct 1, 10:00 AM

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DEMANDING

Forecast confidence: Low

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  • These gusts can increase workload during takeoff, low-level flight, and landing. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
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Surface flowStrong
GustinessVery gusty
Thermal bumpLow
Drift turn15°

Surface

20 mph

33 ft · E

Gust spread

28 mph

Gusts 48 mph

Thermal bump

Low

CAPE 0 J/kg / sun 62 W/m2

Climb drift

16 mph

394 ft / ESE

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10:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 75.4 mph, a 55.2 mph gust spread, and a 15.8 mph surface-to-flight speed change. These gusts can increase workload during takeoff, low-level flight, and landing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (75 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
13 mph – 31 mph
Gust model range
42 mph – 75 mph
Surface wind
20 mph · E
Highest gust input
75 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (589 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
31 mph – 42 mph
Gust speed (spread)
48 mph (+28)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
36 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
8°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 5 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is gusts at 75.4 mph.

Key takeaways

  • These gusts can increase workload during takeoff, low-level flight, and landing. 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 73.1 mph, a 53.1 mph gust spread, and a 15.5 mph surface-to-flight speed change. These gusts can increase workload during takeoff, low-level flight, and landing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (73 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
13 mph – 33 mph
Gust model range
41 mph – 73 mph
Surface wind
20 mph · E
Highest gust input
73 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (589 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
31 mph – 41 mph
Gust speed (spread)
49 mph (+29)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
36 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
8°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 5 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is gusts at 73.1 mph.

Key takeaways

  • These gusts can increase workload during takeoff, low-level flight, and 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 73.1 mph, a 53.7 mph gust spread, and a 15.7 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (73 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
13 mph – 29 mph
Gust model range
42 mph – 73 mph
Surface wind
19 mph · E
Highest gust input
73 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (589 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
30 mph – 41 mph
Gust speed (spread)
49 mph (+30)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
35 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
8°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 5 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 53.7 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.
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1:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 72 mph, a 53.4 mph gust spread, and a 15.3 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (72 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
13 mph – 25 mph
Gust model range
42 mph – 72 mph
Surface wind
19 mph · E
Highest gust input
72 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (589 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
30 mph – 39 mph
Gust speed (spread)
46 mph (+28)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
34 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
6°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 5 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 53.4 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.
2:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 70.9 mph, a 52.2 mph gust spread, and a 15.3 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (71 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
12 mph – 25 mph
Gust model range
39 mph – 71 mph
Surface wind
19 mph · E
Highest gust input
71 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (589 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
29 mph – 39 mph
Gust speed (spread)
43 mph (+25)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
34 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
6°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 5 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 52.2 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.
3:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 75.6 mph, a 57.1 mph gust spread, and a 15.3 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (76 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
12 mph – 27 mph
Gust model range
38 mph – 76 mph
Surface wind
18 mph · E
Highest gust input
76 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (589 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
27 mph – 42 mph
Gust speed (spread)
44 mph (+25)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
34 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
5°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 5 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 57.1 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.
4:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 77.4 mph, a 60.9 mph gust spread, and a 14.7 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (77 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
10 mph – 24 mph
Gust model range
34 mph – 77 mph
Surface wind
17 mph · E
Highest gust input
77 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (589 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
25 mph – 39 mph
Gust speed (spread)
42 mph (+26)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
31 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
6°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 5 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 60.9 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 gusts at 73.8 mph, a 59.6 mph gust spread, and a 13.6 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (74 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
7 mph – 20 mph
Gust model range
25 mph – 74 mph
Surface wind
14 mph · ESE
Highest gust input
74 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (589 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
20 mph – 38 mph
Gust speed (spread)
39 mph (+25)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
28 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
4°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 5 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 59.6 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.
6:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 55.9 mph, a 45.2 mph gust spread, and a 11.2 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (56 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
5 mph – 17 mph
Gust model range
20 mph – 56 mph
Surface wind
11 mph · ESE
Highest gust input
56 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (589 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
16 mph – 28 mph
Gust speed (spread)
37 mph (+26)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
22 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
5°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 5 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 45.2 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 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 40.3 mph, a 30 mph gust spread, and a 10 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (40 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
5 mph – 17 mph
Gust model range
17 mph – 40 mph
Surface wind
10 mph · E
Highest gust input
40 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (589 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
16 mph – 28 mph
Gust speed (spread)
29 mph (+19)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
20 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
10°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 5 forecast inputs

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 30 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 PM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 33.3 mph, a 24 mph gust spread, and a 8.6 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (33 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
4 mph – 17 mph
Gust model range
16 mph – 33 mph
Surface wind
9 mph · E
Highest gust input
33 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (589 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
12 mph – 28 mph
Gust speed (spread)
27 mph (+17)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
18 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
13°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 5 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 24 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 PM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 30 mph and a 22.3 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Gust assessment includes the highest forecast input (30 mph).

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
3 mph – 15 mph
Gust model range
9 mph – 30 mph
Surface wind
8 mph · E
Highest gust input
30 mph
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (589 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
10 mph – 24 mph
Gust speed (spread)
23 mph (+16)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
15 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
15°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · 5 forecast inputs
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 22.3 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.

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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.