SWA261, STL to SFO, departing 8:46 AM CDT, Jul 28

Turbulence forecast map for SWA261, STL to SFO

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(Forecast data last collected at 8:00 AM CDT on Jul 28, 2026.)

  1. Takeoff from STL at 8:46 AM CDT, Jul 28.
  2. 8:47 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 8:48 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 42 minutes.
  4. 9:30 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 21 minutes.
  5. 9:51 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 27 minutes.
  6. 10:18 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour.
  7. 11:18 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  8. 11:20 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 32 minutes.
  9. 11:52 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  10. 11:54 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 13 minutes.
  11. 12:07 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  12. Landing at SFO at 12:20 PM CDT.

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