Reporting Of Gusts In Tafs
Assume that the w/v in a TAF is reported as 31029G39. I have always assumed that this means the mean windspeed is 29 kts with maximum gusts of 39 kts. I know that gusts do not need to be reported unless they are >10 kts more than the mean, but now have been told that there is a 10 kt tolerance on reporting of gusts: this means that on a report of gusts of 39 kts, there is a possibility that gusts may reach 49 kts. Anyone care to comment?