DFW Crossind Information (forecast)

Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

Critical fire weather conditions, severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts, large hail, strong tornadoes and heavy rainfall remain on tap for the central U.S. this evening. Flash flooding is also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Very large hail up to 3 inches in diameter will be possible this evening across western Kansas. Read More >

Crosswind/Headwind components for: DFW

Begin Date: 11th Begin time: 12Z End Date: 12th End time: 18Z

Time

Direction

Speed

Gust

XW: Rwy 18/36

HW: Rwy

XW: Rwy 13/31

HW: Rwy

11 / 12Z

20 °

2 kts

36: 5 kts

4 kts

31: 2 kts

11 / 16Z

80 °

5 kts

36: 1 kt

4 kts

13: 3 kts

11 / 19Z

130 °

4 kts

18: 3 kts

1 kt

13: 5 kts

If a gust is forecast, a range of crosswind components (XW) will be listed.
The first value is based on the sustained wind speed, the second value is based on the forecast gust speed.
Headwind components (HW) are based on the forecast sustained wind speed.
999° indicates a forecast variable wind. In this case the speed is set to zero such that crosswind/headwinds are zero.

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