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EDV5042: 2 legs

EDV5042, DTW to MDT, departing 10:21 AM EDT, Aug 15

Turbulence forecast map for EDV5042, DTW to MDT

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(Forecast data last collected at 4:00 AM EDT on Aug 15, 2026.)

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  1. Takeoff from DTW at 10:21 AM EDT, Aug 15.
  2. 10:22 AM EDT: Calm skies for the next 57 minutes.
  3. 11:19 AM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 8 minutes.
  4. 11:27 AM EDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  5. Landing at MDT at 11:31 AM EDT.

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EDV5042, MDT to DTW, departing 12:31 PM EDT, Aug 15

Turbulence forecast map for EDV5042, MDT to DTW

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(Forecast data last collected at 4:00 AM EDT on Aug 15, 2026.)

Preliminary forecast. Check back within an hour or two of takeoff to see the most accurate route map and turbulence forecast for this flight.

  1. Takeoff from MDT at 12:31 PM EDT, Aug 15.
  2. 12:32 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 51 minutes.
  3. 1:23 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  4. Landing at DTW at 1:45 PM EDT.

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