- Models wind forecasts diverge significantly (> 5.7 m/s) (NAM 9.5 m/s vs ECMWF 3.9 m/s)
- Light wind – experience required (5.7 m/s)
- Rain detected – challenging conditions
- Light wind – experience required (5.3 m/s)
- Significant gusts forecast (8.8 m/s)
- Wind too light – not suitable (3.8 m/s)
- Heavy rain – dangerous conditions possible (>2)
- Models wind forecasts diverge significantly (> 7.4 m/s) (GFS27 11.5 m/s vs ECMWF 4.1 m/s)
- Strong wind – experience required (11.5 m/s)
- Significant gusts forecast (14.8 m/s)
- Rain detected – challenging conditions
- Significant gusts forecast (8.8 m/s)
- Good kite forecast: wind 5.0 m/s, gusts 6.8 m/s, no major model differences
- Light wind – experience required (5.0 m/s)