Latest news, Aug 3, 2026: I've been updating how BumpySkies treats airport elevations, forecasts climb and descent rates, and classifies turbulence intensity, all based on real-world guidance. More about it in the next newsletter. Until then, if anything seems off, please report an issue!

SWA2826: 2 legs

SWA2826, MDW to SEA, departing 3:46 PM CDT, Aug 5

Turbulence forecast map for SWA2826, MDW to SEA

Report an issue

(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM CDT on Aug 5, 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 MDW at 3:46 PM CDT, Aug 5.
  2. 3:47 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 3:48 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 31 minutes.
  4. 4:19 PM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 10 minutes.
  5. 4:29 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
  6. 4:32 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 50 minutes.
  7. 5:22 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
  8. 5:25 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 13 minutes.
  9. 5:38 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 25 minutes.
  10. 6:03 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 15 minutes.
  11. 6:18 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 14 minutes.
  12. 6:32 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 15 minutes.
  13. 6:47 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  14. 6:48 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 37 minutes.
  15. 7:25 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 11 minutes.
  16. 7:36 PM CDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  17. Landing at SEA at 7:44 PM CDT.

Get notified about a future SWA2826 flight First Class

Nelly

Nelly says: Bumpy skies can be scary, but they're not dangerous!

See our turbulence safety page for more information, including links to other resources for nervous fliers.

SWA2826, SEA to SJC, departing 6:52 PM PDT, Aug 5

Turbulence forecast map for SWA2826, SEA to SJC

Report an issue

(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM CDT on Aug 5, 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 SEA at 6:52 PM PDT, Aug 5.
  2. 6:53 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 6:54 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  4. 6:55 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 48 minutes.
  5. 7:43 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 20 minutes.
  6. 8:03 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 29 minutes.
  7. 8:32 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  8. 8:34 PM PDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  9. Landing at SJC at 8:45 PM PDT.

Get notified about a future SWA2826 flight First Class

Nelly

Nelly says: Bumpy skies can be scary, but they're not dangerous!

See our turbulence safety page for more information, including links to other resources for nervous fliers.

šŸ“£ To stay informed about updates to BumpySkies, subscribe to the free newsletter:

You can also browse past newsletter issues.

BumpySkies is free, and stays online thanks to its subscribers.

If you find this service helpful, please consider subscribing to BumpySkies First Class. For $5 a month you'll help keep BumpySkies runningā€”and you can set up turbulence-forecast notifications for your own flights.

For best results, try it shortly before departure.

(Or, see a random upcoming flight's forecast.)