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SWA4702, ELP to HOU, departing 5:57 AM MDT, Jul 16

Turbulence forecast map for SWA4702, ELP to HOU

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(Forecast data last collected at 4:00 AM MDT on Jul 16, 2026.)

  1. Takeoff from ELP at 5:57 AM MDT, Jul 16.
  2. 5:58 AM MDT: Calm skies for the next 4 minutes.
  3. 6:02 AM MDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 4 minutes.
  4. 6:06 AM MDT: Calm skies for the next 42 minutes.
  5. 6:48 AM MDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 4 minutes.
  6. 6:52 AM MDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 7 minutes.
  7. 6:59 AM MDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 7 minutes.
  8. 7:06 AM MDT: Calm skies for the next 15 minutes.
  9. 7:21 AM MDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  10. 7:22 AM MDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  11. Landing at HOU at 7:31 AM MDT.

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