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Slieve Gullion

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Ireland · Takeoff 562 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~364 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 364 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~214 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 1.7 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 214 m
CAPE: 670
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2065

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~757 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 757 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~906 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 906 m
CAPE: 220
LI: 0.0

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Slieve Gullion is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Newry. Takeoff elevation is 562 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 10/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.