What does this mean?

[IFlyer]

What does 15G26KT mean ?

[IFlyer]

Does this mean the wind is at 26 knots ?

[FlightGT]

Wind 15 knots, gusting 26kts

[IFlyer]

Thanks but what does “gusting “ mean .
I know beginner questions 🥲

[MattAV]

The strongest the wind can blow at any given time pretty much.

[IF_California]

a brief, strong rush of wind.

[IFlyer]

Thanks guys for the tips and I landed safely 😊

[pog_3r]

It means death. Jokes aside, glad you landed safely. That’s an unusual strong gust. Congrats!

Pro tip; Gusts are VERY COMMON in Ireland from what I’ve seen.

[Mort]

Yep. Generally lasts under 20 seconds.

[Mort]

I flew LHR-Shannon yesterday, and had to go around twice because the winds were so terrible. It kept knocking me off course.