Mumford Tow Field Munford, AL Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Mumford Tow Field, Alabama.
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High confidence · 5 of 5 models agree · Run: HRRR
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Flyability score
95
/100 · paragliding
Each model right now. The headline follows HRRR .
HRRR 4 mph WNW · g10 Flyable
ECMWF 6 mph NW · g13 Flyable
GFS 4 mph WNW · g10 Flyable
ICON 3 mph WNW · g14 Flyable
GEM 5 mph W Flyable
NWS ✓ 5 mph Wno gust data Flyable
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Ceiling · Paragliding ≤ 19 mph base · gusts ≤ 23
Top of the range for paragliding (any rating). Switch wings up top to compare. Hang gliders hold roughly 10 mph more than paragliders.
Named tow field on flat Talladega County ground — winch/aerotow operation, not foot-launch. 2026-07-16 audit.
Sunday Caution workable 6pm 🌅 sunset 6:15 PM
Borderline only 6pm — best around 6pm: 4 mph WNW, gusts 10. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
🌅 Wonder wind Glass-off possible 6pm — smooth, light WNW ~4 mph, clear evening sky, weak daytime heating.
– Light, smooth wind ✓ Straight in the window ✓ Wind dying off into evening ✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling) – Day built a thermal layer
Monday Flyable flyable 2pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:13 PM
Flyable 1pm–6pm — best around 6am: 3 mph S, gusts 4. 5 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder wind Glass-off likely 4pm–6pm — smooth, light WNW ~4 mph, clear evening sky, the day heated up well.
✓ Light, smooth wind ✓ Straight in the window – Wind dying off into evening ✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling) ✓ Day built a thermal layer
Tuesday Flyable flyable 6am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:12 PM
Flyable 12pm–6pm — best around 6am: 6 mph SE, gusts 5. 4 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder wind Glass-off likely 4pm–6pm — smooth, light SW ~3 mph, clear evening sky, the day heated up well.
✓ Light, smooth wind ✓ Straight in the window – Wind dying off into evening ✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling) ✓ Day built a thermal layer
Wednesday Flyable flyable 6am–10am 🌅 sunset 6:11 PM
Flyable 6am–6pm — best around 6am: 1 mph SE, gusts 2. 6 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder wind Glass-off likely 4pm–6pm — smooth, light ENE ~1 mph, clear evening sky, the day heated up well.
✓ Light, smooth wind ✓ Straight in the window – Wind dying off into evening ✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling) ✓ Day built a thermal layer
Thursday Caution workable 6am–8am 🌅 sunset 6:10 PM
Borderline only 6am–8am — best around 6am: 1 mph SE, gusts 7. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Friday Flyable flyable 3pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:08 PM
Flyable 6am–6pm — best around 3pm: 6 mph NW, gusts 11. 4 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Saturday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:07 PM
No usable window today.
Conditions are an automated estimate from public forecast models, not a go/no-go call.
Always check the sky, talk to locals, and fly within your rating. You are responsible for your own safety.
