None of the TAFs mentioned gusting conditions, but I was slightly nervous that Farnborough sounded quiet
Don't forget that a wind from 230 at 15 knots gusting to 24 knots will be reported in METAR and forecasted in the TAF as;
23015Kts
The gust is only mentioned when it reaches 10 knots above the average.
Thus you can have the windspeed varying from 0 to 24 knots on a regular basis but provided the mean wind is 15Kt then it is simply 15Kt that is reported.
Now looking at directional variation, that is only reported when the variation is 60 degrees or more.
So with a wind of 23015Kt could actually be a wind that is 21005Kt one second and 25024Kt the next.
Overall the weather can change quite a lot without the requirements for a new TAF to be issued or for a special report. Thus, there is no substitute for simply looking out the window and ensuring that you are taking everything into account and crosschecking what is expected when pilot in command of the flight and not passing control of the operation to the metman in a nice warm office.
Even the oldest grey-haired B747 Captain's still check the windsock before rolling or landing (when it is visible!).
Regards,
DFC