yes , It seems not wrong to say 'maximum' instead of 'gusting' also it gives better meaning to emphasize for 2 mins period but ! no phraseologies CAP413, DOC444, DOC9377.....nice to hear from native speakers that 'MAXIMUM' gives better information about 2 mins period but Its not good to hear unexpected words just before landing
doc9377
4.2Wind direction, speed and maximum speed
WIND (number) DEGREES (number) [units] GUSTING TO
(number) (units)
thanks..