A light breeze with sharp gusts feels worse on bridges, piers, and ridges than the average wind speed suggests. Cyclists and pushchairs notice first.
Meridian surfaces gusts where the upstream feed provides them. If gusts spike in your hour window, treat that as a harder constraint than a friendly sky icon.
Coastal and estuary places amplify gusts. Compare your inland pin with the coastal pin before committing to an exposed path.
If gust data is missing for a scope, do not invent it — use the available wind field and local knowledge, or wait for a refresh.
