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7.4.6 How to read Graphical Wind Speed and Direction
When you request an area Metar the second page of data you
receive is the Wind Speeds and Directions. Use the Enter key to
change which Metar page is displayed.
The Wind layer shows the wind speed and direction on the ground
at the airport. The speed is shown as a range, with a possible
gusting value. Wind direction is drawn using a T shaped bar. With
the wind blowing from the bottom towards the perpendicular point
of the T in 30 degree segments.
The text box indicates wind speed ranges. The color of the box
also indicates the different ranges.
Green = 0–15Kts,
Yellow = 16–25Kts
Red = 26+Kts