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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Braves’ postseason motto is #LetItFly Apparently, the elements are on board with that: Austin Riley’s home run was wind-aided per @weatherapplied.com It was blown out +3 feet. Calm conditions ball hits a foot below the top of the fence.
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Wind Impact Report from @weatherapplied.com for this weekend's NFL games. New York and Cleveland are the ones to watch for wind today. youtu.be/vTO-tq9mS0g
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WAM NFL Week 3 Wind Impact Report, 2026
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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I'm doing some weekly wind impact reports for NFL games for @weatherapplied.com. The game in Chicago is the most impacted today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hy6...
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WAM Weekly Wind Impact Report; NFL Week 2, 2026
YouTube video by Weather Applied Metrics
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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park home run was actually a wind-prevented over-the-wall homer, per @weatherapplied.com It’s the 4th ITP HR in their dataset (starting 2023) that was wind-prevented from going out traditionally, with:
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Here's the pregame running impact of a 50 yard FG in the two KC end zones. >3 yards of impact puts you wide for a center-aimed FG. Northwest end zone is going in and out of that. Southeast end zone has a smaller impact but it's still big enough that you could miss with imperfect aim or tilted spin.
Line chart showing wind impact in the two end zones for pregame in Kansas City. Northwest end zone is bouncing around -3 yards (left) and southeast end zone is centered around 1.75 yards (right).
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We @weatherapplied.com forecast #MNF #Broncos @ #Chiefs tonight with 91st percentile FG impact. Only 9% of games see wind move FGs more. The path indicates where wind moves a center-aim FG at each distance from 20-70 yds, northwest end zone. A 48 yd FG hits the left upright. Longer FGs miss left.
A graphic of a NFL goalpost from the perspective from midfield, with a dot in the middle of the graphic, and a rainbow color path starting from just left of the dot to about two yards to the left of the left upright. There is text in the upper corner that says "48 yd" and a football shaped ellipse right where the upright meets the rainbow colored path.
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 08/09/2026
New NFL season. Same stadium, same wind? In 2023, Giants ST coordinator Thomas McGaughey said nearby demolition “changed the whole wind pattern to one end of the stadium.” Stadium microclimates respond to their surroundings. #playthewind
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Special teams units adjust to 'totally different' wind at MetLife Stadium
The unpredictability of MetLife Stadium's winds has been compounded because of the offseason razing of the old Meadowlands Racetrack, which stood close to the stadium’s northwest corner.
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
At 2:10 PM ET, Newark Airport reported a 310° NW wind with a 28 mph gust. 310° is NY NJ Stadium's chaos direction. At 28 mph, south end goal kicks (camera R-to-L) would blow it 8 ft (2.6 m) farther, and 17 ft (5.2 m) sideways. By contrast, nearby 330° is almost calm on the field. #WorldCup #ESPARG
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 07/07/2026
Every record-setting kick has a story. Wind, temperature, altitude, and air density all play a role in how far a field goal can travel. 🌬️🏈 #WeatherApplied #PlayTheWind lindyssports.com/nfl/longest-...
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The Longest Field Goal in NFL History: Charting the Record From Tom Dempsey to Cam Little
An inside look at the NFL record for longest field goal in league history.
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
#USA vs #BEL World Cup round of 16 coming soon! I made a weather impact preview for @weatherapplied.com about how the weather will affect ball flight during the game. It's not the most weather-impacted game of the tournament, but there's some ball movement happening. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IZW...
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USA Belgium WAM Weather Preview, World Cup Round of 16, Seattle Stadium, July 6, 2026
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The weather in this afternoon's game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia will be interesting, so I made a video about it for the brand new @weatherapplied YouTube Channel. If you want to see us make more such videos, subscribe to the channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRA5...
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WAM Weather Impact Preview: France v Paraguay, Philadelphia Stadium, July 4, 2026
YouTube video by Weather Applied Metrics
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 17/06/2026
With high winds in the forecast, Shinnecock Hills should be an especially interesting wind test. The course routing turns players into different wind angles throughout the round, creating a very different test from hole to hole. Great breakdown from @gabbyherzig.bsky.social and @theathletic.com
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Why is Shinnecock Hills the gnarliest U.S. Open test? It starts with triangles
Understanding the true brilliance behind architect William Flynn’s design first requires a step back.
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
This is why @weatherapplied.com puts sensors inside ballparks and doesn't just rely on weather service data: there's currently 12 foot difference in fly ball distance between the west side of San Francisco and the east side just from temperature alone.
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Las Vegas Ballpark isn't modeled for @weatherapplied.com, so we can't calculate last night's wind impacts, but the elevation is 3,000 ft (The Strip is 2,100) and the temp was over 90 F. That combo adds ~26 feet of distance to a HR compared to 70 F at sea level. Some rules of thumb can be found here:
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Weather Applied Metrics : Modeling the Impact of Atmosphere in Baseball: The Home Run Ball
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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Matt Olson! 49 degree launch angle, the highest on a home run in MLB this season Just 3 over-the-fence HR have had a higher launch angle under Statcast (2015) Related: it was wind-aided, blown out 17 ft & pushed 29 ft right, per @weatherapplied.com
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Anthony Edwards @edwardsanthonyb.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Gusts are expected to be so strong in Sacramento on Sunday that flyballs in the Giants-A’s game could be pushed 115 feet toward home plate, according to @weatherapplied.com. It would be the biggest deflection WAM has measured since 2023, when it partnered with MLB to track weather at all stadiums.
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Strong gusts in Sacramento expected to make for interesting Giants-A’s game Sunday
Flyballs in Sunday’s game between the A’s and San Francisco Giants at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento could be pushed more than 100 feet toward home plate, if forecast wind speeds hold.
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Saberseminar @saberseminar.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
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Thank you for considering presenting your work at Sabermetrics, Scouting, and the Science of Baseball 2026. Because of your efforts, we have grown to be a national meeting known for showcasing new, or...
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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Windy day at Wrigley! Brandon Lowe’s grand slam was blown out 38 ft, creating a home run, per @WeatherApplied Again, they all count!
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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
This +65 ft is the most distance added by wind on a wind-aided homer in @WeatherApplied database (last 4 seasons)
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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Ian Happ gets one back from the wind! This ball was blown out 35 (!!) ft by wind and pushed 8 ft right, creating a home run, per Statcast + @WeatherApplied They all count !!!
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Mike Petriello @mikepetriello.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Yesterday, Ian Happ hit an absolute tank for a home run. 109 off the bat. 32 deg LA. ... except, he didn't. Thanks to our friends at @weatherapplied.com we know that the wind cost him *113 feet* of distance -- which is now the largest stop in the data. --> www.mlb.com/news/how-ian...
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
113 ft of distance but only 6 ft sideways: that's nearly a pure headwind. Between the LF Wrigley Rooftops building (~70 ft tall) and the LF scoreboard (~86 ft), the only wind blockage is the bleachers (~27 ft) and some trees on N Kenmore Ave. The ball and the 30 mph wind met head on in that gap.
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NBC Sports @nbc-sports.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
"This is where the instinct of a player comes in." 🎯 Wind deviation technology shows how Shane Lowry's wind adjustment set up his eagle for the solo lead. 📺 Cognizant Classic Final Round | NBC & Peacock
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 13/02/2026
Busy week at Weather Applied Metrics. Maybe you’ve seen us? From the Super Bowl to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, we’re thrilled to help uncover how wind and environmental conditions influence ball flight and play, bringing a new layer of insight to fans. Different sports Same environmental forces
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PGA Tour debuts new broadcast tech enhancements at Pebble Beach
The PGA Tour debuted a handful of tech enhancements at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this week.
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 12/02/2026
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Weather metrics, drone coverage among PGA TOUR broadcast enhancements at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
With one of the most scenic courses in the world hosting the first Signature Event of 2026, the PGA TOUR has unveiled a number of new broadcast enhancements aro
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 08/02/2026
Levi’s Stadium is forecast to be warmer than both teams’ home stadiums at kickoff. Warmer air = lower density = longer carry. Rule of thumb: ~1/2 yard per 10°. That’s roughly +2 ft vs Lumen and +7 ft vs Gillette at Levi’s. Physics is always in play. #SuperBowlLX #weatherapplied #playthewind
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 06/02/2026
#SuperBowlLX is outdoors in Santa Clara. Conditions look ideal. ☀️ Some of the MOST memorable Super Bowls were shaped by weather. Weather doesn't need to be extreme to matter however... physics is always in play. #SuperBowl #weatherapplied #playthewind
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American City Business Journals @bizjournals.com · 30/01/2026
Weather Applied Metrics has been working with Major League Baseball for six or seven years, modeling every stadium to show how atmospheric conditions can move a baseball up to 30 feet, and now NBC is preparing to showcase the technology during the Super Bowl
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Legendary weatherman Bill Martin's second act heads to the Super Bowl
Weather Applied Metrics has been working with Major League Baseball for six or seven years, modeling every stadium to show how atmospheric conditions can move a baseball up to 30 feet, and now NBC is preparing to showcase the technology during the Super Bowl
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Here's an article from Front Office Sports about NBC preparing to use @weatherapplied.com data at the Super Bowl, should there be any sort of impactful weather at all. frontofficesports.com/nbc-has-a-fa...
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NBC Has a Fancy New Way to Measure Wind at the Super Bowl
Super Bowl producer Rob Hyland says new technology can measure how wind impacts field goals and passes at Levi’s Stadium.
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 14/01/2026
Looking at the cumulative impact of wind 🌬️ on fly-ball distance by ballpark from last season 🏟️ 20/30 MLB stadiums experienced a net-negative impact on distance from wind ⚾️ Kauffman Stadium ranked 3rd in total fly-ball distance lost to wind #playthewind #weatherapplied
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Royals moving walls in by 10 feet at Kauffman
The Royals are moving the majority of their outfield fence in by 10 feet, drastically changing the offensive environment at Kauffman Stadium.
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Unusual missed FG by Green Bay before the half because of wind and a leftward ball tilt/spin axis. * With no wind and a neutral spin, it has distance, but misses wide right * With actual spin and no wind, it's not wide, but misses short * With actual spin/wind, it has distance, but misses left.
Field goal trajectory graphic:
Gray trajectory (no wind, neutral spin), misses wide right
Blue trajectory (no wind, actual spin), misses short
Magenta trajector (actual wind, actual spin) misses wide left
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 11/01/2026
A 55-yard FG could see ~5 feet of lateral movement. #PlayTheWind #WeatherApplied #Packers #Bears Wind at uprights height (photos 1&2) Wind at north end zone (photo 3)
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 11/01/2026
Packers @ Bears — Wild Card Forecast: W winds 10–20 mph. Gusts up to 28mph. Classic barrier effect at Soldier Field. Near field level, kicks drift opposite of the prevailing wind. 🏈 FG to north end zone: pushed left (slight tailwind) 🏈 FG to south end zone: pushed right (slight headwind)
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 09/01/2026
"There are six playoff games 🏈 this weekend, all played outdoors. The common denominator to these will be 🌬️wind, but Saturday's games could have a few more weather wild cards up their sleeves." weather.com/sports-recre...
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NFL Wild Card Weekend Weather Forecast: Windy For Most | Weather.com
There are six playoff games this weekend, all played outdoors. The common denominator to these will be wind, but Saturday's games could have a few more weather wild cards up their sleeves.
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Re: the Phamgraphs article, in which I'm mentioned, and this sentence: "If WAM can measure this for homers, perhaps they can measure it for outfield fly balls, as well." @weatherapplied.com does measure the wind impact of every fly ball. Also, for every pitch. www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
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Tommy Pham makes his case for MLB’s next big metric: He calls it PhamGraphs
Pham proposes a statistical system that would account for how often a hitter faces high-leverage relievers and how defenders cope with wind.
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 19/12/2025
Wind is rarley uniform. Terrain, coastlines, and buildings carve it into microclimates that can vary block to block or across a stadium. Basic forecasts and live wind data often miss how wind behaves at ground level and inside sports venues. Learn more! blog.weatherapplied....
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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Windy day in Seattle for Rams @ Seahawks. Our @weatherapplied.com model predicts a much bigger impact in the north side of the field. The south side has both vertical and horizontal eddies that result in dead spots, like the calm in the eye of a hurricane. Strongest winds in the north side end zone.
Wind field graphic showing 5-10 mph winds in the north endzone, 1-5 mph in the south end zone, and < 1 mph on the south half of the field.
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The Women's Game @womensgamemib.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Kristie finally addresses that infamous windy corner kick 😂
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 07/12/2025
If you’re curious about the basics of wind, check out our latest blog and subscribe as we keep posting how wind and other atmospheric variables impact sports. blog.weatherapplied.... #playthewind #weatherapplied
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 07/12/2025
The #Panthers made a similar choice a few weeks earlier.
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Panthers' unusual decision on opening kickoff leads to 'unbelievable' upset over Packers
The Panthers made an unconventional decision to receive the opening kickoff in Week 9. But that choice helped them to the biggest upset of 2025.
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 07/12/2025
This time of year in the #NFL, wind and weather start to factor more into strategy. Last week the #49ers took the opening kickoff to make sure they had the wind at their back in the fourth quarter.
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Kyle Shanahan shares one of the ‘harder decisions’ he’s had to make as a coach in a while against the Browns
The 49ers had to decide whether they wanted to score against the Browns toward the end of the half in the wind
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 07/12/2025
This is when 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 feels the 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 most 🌬️🏈 Kyle Shanahan put it simply: “We wanted to make sure that if we needed to win it on a last second field goal or throw at the end of the game, that we had that in the fourth quarter if we could.” 🧵
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 03/12/2025
Understanding how wind impacts sports starts with understanding wind itself. The new WAM blog breaks down the basics: • what drives wind • how we measure it • why it changes across space and time blog.weatherapplied.... #weatherapplied #playthewind
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 02/12/2025
The Philadelphia Eagles FG unit breaks down the anatomy of a field goal: Timing Ball placement Angle Aim Adjustments to #playthewind A cool look inside the process, worth the watch: www.youtube.com/watc... #weatherapplied #nfl
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NFL Kicker Breaks Down The Science of a Field Goal
Ever wonder what it takes to hit a field goal in the NFL? Well wonder no longer! Watch Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott, punter Braden Mann, and long snapper Rick Lovato show how to effectively kick a field goal. From timing to ball placement, every minute detail of a field goal is explained!
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 23/11/2025
Innovation is alive and well in NFL special teams. Kickoffs are now experiments in physics. Low spin balls. Flatter launch angles. Weather and air density shape every ball in flight. Teams that understand their home stadium atmosphere can gain a real field position edge.
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How a Special Teams Revolution Suddenly Reshaped the NFL
From knuckleball kickoffs to blocked field goals to 70-yard boots, the third phase of the game is no longer a forgotten frontier.
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 19/11/2025
Baseball fly balls don’t travel in a vacuum. Warmer air is less dense, and that means more carry. Our model shows roughly 4 extra feet per 10°F for home run-like balls. New blog is up with the full breakdown. blog.weatherapplied....
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 17/11/2025
MLS playoffs that once stretched into late fall and early winter will now finish in May, reducing both deep-cold games and extreme summer heat exposure. Weather was a factor, but not the main driver. This shift quietly reshapes the environments around MLS’s biggest matches!
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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 15/11/2025
Darker arrows represent higher wind speeds, except the circular eddy highlighted with black arrows. As wind speeds change and directions shifts, the winds above the field will as well. Wrigley is a very dynamic environment!
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