It is emphasized...this soaring forecast information is valid only for the RAOB site area, and frequently will not apply to other areas.
Soaring Forecast for the Wichita Area Prepared at 13:00 GMT Mon Mar 18 2024 Height Wind Wind Temp Soaring (ft AGL) Direction Speed(kts) (Deg C) Index 3000 355 21 5 -19.5 5000 325 24 -2 -20.0 7000 315 37 -6 -17.5 Temperature needed for lift to 3000 ft agl (Trigger Temp)..58 Time at which trigger temperature will be reached..........11 am Maximum Temperature for the day............................74 Deg F Maximum altitude of thermals...............................17400 (ft agl) Height where cumulus will form.............................6000 (ft agl) Base of cumulus during the afternoon.......................9800 (ft agl) Total Sky Cover in Eighths (Oktas) (11 AM to 4 PM).........0 Implications of specific soaring indices: -4 or Less............Excellent -3....................Good -2 or -1..............Fair Zero or Greater.......Poor Forecast is based on Upper Air Data collected at Norman, Oklahoma. Elevation 1125 feet.